Pollen, Air Quality & Soil Temperature Forecast

Pollen:

• Today’s pollen count in Charlotte is very low to none — tree, grass and weed pollen levels are all minimal. IQAir+1

• The typical fall ragweed and grass pollen season is tapering off. Carolina Asthma & Allergy Center+1

• For allergy sufferers: if you do spend time outdoors, keep windows closed during windy periods, shower after being outside, and avoid peak pollen hours (early morning). AccuWeather

Air Quality:

• The air quality index (AQI) for Charlotte is currently in the “Good” category. The Weather Channel+2IQAir+2

• Primary pollutant: fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the good range. The Weather Channel+1

• Outdoor activity is generally safe for all groups.

• Local resources (e.g., Mecklenburg County Land Use & Environmental Services Agency) provide daily AQI forecasts. Air Quality Mecklenburg County+1

Soil Temperature:

• Real-time soil temperature data is available; for the Charlotte area (zip codes like 28256, 28223) current conditions are accessible but not summarized here in a single value. Precip+2Precip+2

• For planting or lawn-care: soil temperature at the 2-4 inch depth is most relevant; check on cloudy vs sunny spots for accuracy. Tom's Guide+1