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All this rain keeps driving down the pollen count

Atlanta police officer A. Bradley used her umbrella and stop sign to help cross City Hall workers across the street on Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta in the poring rain on Tuesday, April 15, 2015.

Credit: John Spink

Credit: John Spink

Atlanta police officer A. Bradley used her umbrella and stop sign to help cross City Hall workers across the street on Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta in the poring rain on Tuesday, April 15, 2015.
April 20, 2015

The pollen count this morning is 36, according to Atlanta Allergy & Asthma — the month's second lowest number.

Oak, pine, birch, mulberry and hickory are all medium, according to AAA.

Grass and weeds (nettle and sheep sorrel) are low, according to the site.

The pollen count over the last seven days has averaged 132, the lowest this month.

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