Pollen allergies cause symptoms like runny nose, itchy eyes, and sneezing. In Haapavesi, Finland, trees, grasses, and weeds produce pollen.
Tree pollen season starts in late March and ends in mid-May. Birch and alder trees produce most pollen. Peak pollen counts occur in early April.
Grass pollen season begins in late May and lasts until mid-July. Peak grass pollen counts happen in late June. Weeds produce pollen from mid-July to late August.
Pollen counts are usually highest on warm, windy days and lowest on cool, rainy days. Pollen levels are highest in the morning and decrease at night.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.