High Pollen in Charlotte, NC

About pollen in Charlotte

Weed pollen is the main story in Charlotte today, running high enough to bother those with sensitivities. Grass is adding to the mix at a moderate level, while tree pollen is barely registering. Combined, it makes for a day when allergy symptoms are likely to be noticeable, especially for anyone who reacts to ragweed. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to stay high over the next several days before easing toward the end of the stretch, and grass should gradually taper off from moderate to low. Tree pollen will remain minimal throughout, which fits the season—oaks, hickories, and other regional trees are well past their spring peak. This time of year, ragweed and other late-season weeds are the primary drivers of allergy discomfort, so sensitive individuals should expect symptoms to persist a bit longer before conditions calm down.

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 Charlotte, NC today?

Charlotte, NC 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 2 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC?

The main sources right now are Grasses and Ragweed. Grasses (Poaceae, Late spring, summer) is actively pollinating.