High Pollen in Birmingham, AL

About pollen in Birmingham

Weed pollen is the main story in Birmingham today, running high and likely to cause noticeable symptoms for anyone sensitive to it. Tree and grass pollen remain low in comparison, so most of the day's discomfort will trace back to weeds rather than trees or grasses. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay elevated over the next couple of days before gradually tapering off toward the end of the five-day stretch. Tree and grass pollen should hold steady at low levels before easing further as the week progresses. This pattern fits the season: with fall underway, ragweed and related weeds are at their most active period, while trees like oak and maple remain quiet until their spring bloom returns.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Birmingham, AL today?

Birmingham, AL is at a high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 0 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Birmingham, AL right now?

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Birmingham, AL?

The main sources right now are Elm, Grasses, and Ragweed. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.