Moderate Pollen in Waukegan, IL
Moderate today, mostly grass pollen.
Last updated July 1, 2026
What to do today
- It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
- When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
- Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
- If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
- Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.
Forecast
About pollen in Waukegan
Grass pollen is the main player in Waukegan today, sitting at a Low level (2) and driving the overall index, while tree pollen has faded to Very Low (1). Looking ahead, grass counts may tick up slightly to a 3 tomorrow before easing back toward the low end of the range over the rest of the five-day window. Tree pollen is expected to hold steady at Very Low throughout, which fits the calendar now that the spring tree season—typically dominated by oak, birch, and maple across the region—has wound down. Grass is the seasonal headliner in late spring and early summer, so today's readings are consistent with what you'd expect at the end of June. Weed pollen, including ragweed that tends to surge later in summer and fall, isn't being reported here.
Common questions
- What is the pollen count in Waukegan, IL today?
- Waukegan, IL is at a moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 3 of 5.
- Is grass pollen high in Waukegan, IL right now?
- Grass pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.