Chicago, IL Pollen Count Today

Live pollen forecast and air quality for Chicago, Illinois

Breathability™ Score
10
/10
Excellent breathing conditions for most plans today.

Today's pollen levels in Chicago

Tree pollen is None today. Grass pollen is None today. Weed pollen is None today.

All pollen types are at minimal levels today — a good day for most allergy sufferers.

What today's pollen and air quality mean

  • Breathability™ Score is 10/10 today (higher means better breathing conditions), which points to easier breathing for many people.
  • All major pollen types are currently low, so outdoor triggers may be lighter for many people.
  • Grass and weed pollen are currently low based on the latest provider readings.
  • Air quality is Good with an AQI of 1, which can add to how the air feels alongside pollen.
  • Quick tip: check levels again later today, since wind and weather can shift conditions.

Current Pollen Levels in Chicago

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Tree Pollen
0
None
Peak concentration: 0 grains/m³ (max in this category)
Breakdown
Alder
0
Birch
0
Hazel
0
Oak
0
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Grass Pollen
0
None
Peak concentration: 0 grains/m³ (max in this category)
Breakdown
Grass
0
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Weed Pollen
0
None
Peak concentration: 0 grains/m³ (max in this category)
Breakdown
Ragweed
0
Mugwort
0

Cards show category severity first (None, Low, Moderate, High, Very High). Species-level concentrations are listed below each card as supporting detail.

5-Day Pollen Forecast

Today
Mar 30
Overall: None
Tree: None
Grass: None
Weed: None
Tue
Mar 31
Overall: None
Tree: None
Grass: None
Weed: None
Wed
Apr 1
Overall: None
Tree: None
Grass: None
Weed: None
Thu
Apr 2
Overall: None
Tree: None
Grass: None
Weed: None
Fri
Apr 3
Overall: None
Tree: None
Grass: None
Weed: None

What's causing allergies today

All reported pollen fields are currently low in this city, so today may feel lighter for many allergy-prone people.

Air Quality & Weather in Chicago

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Air Quality
1
Good
Breakdown
PM2.5
11
PM10
11
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Weather
77°F
Partly cloudy
Humidity
45%
Wind
15 mph SSW
Feels Like
79°F
Pressure
1006 mb

How today's pollen may affect you

Mild allergy sufferers
Most plans can stay the same today. pollen is generally low and AQI is 1, so a quick rinse after time outside may help.
Moderate allergy sufferers
Conditions look manageable with routine precautions. Keep windows closed during peak pollen periods and shower after outdoor time.
Severe allergy sufferers
Even on a better day, keep your usual high-protection routine and avoid long exposure when pollen spikes.

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