Very Low Pollen in Joliet, IL

About pollen in Joliet

Pollen levels in Joliet are quite calm today. Both tree and weed pollen are running very low, so most people should be able to spend time outdoors without much irritation. This is a quiet stretch overall, with no single pollen type standing out as a concern. Looking ahead, conditions should stay mild over the next couple of days before weed pollen begins to tick upward toward the end of the forecast period, moving into moderate territory. This lines up with the season, as late summer is when ragweed and other weeds typically become more active in the region, even as tree pollen from oaks, maples, and other local trees remains largely dormant until spring. Anyone particularly sensitive to weed pollen may want to keep an eye on the later part of the week as levels climb.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Joliet, IL today?

Joliet, IL is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Joliet, IL right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's in season now. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Joliet, IL?

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