Pollen in Chicago, IL

About pollen in Chicago

Pollen conditions in Chicago are quiet today, with nothing significant enough to flag as a concern for most residents. This is a fairly typical lull for late July, a period when the intense pollen surges of spring and early summer have largely faded and the next wave has not yet arrived. Looking ahead, expect this calm stretch to continue for the next few days. Grass pollen, which tends to linger into early summer, is winding down by this point in the season, while ragweed, the main late-summer and fall trigger, usually does not become active until closer to August. Tree pollen from species common to the area, such as oak, maple, and elm, peaked back in spring and is not a factor now. Overall, this is a good stretch of the year for allergy sufferers to catch a break before ragweed season begins.

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Chicago, IL today?

Chicago, IL has no notable tree, grass, or weed pollen today.