PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Two Hampton Roads cities were in the top 10 on a recent survey by Lawn Love for the worst cities for people with grass allergies this summer.
Virginia Beach and Hampton were ranked No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. Washington D.C. came in the No. 1 spot for the worst city for those with a grass allergy. The study was sorted into three categories: allergy risk, allergen severity and lack of access to allergy care.
Virginia Beach received an overall score of 70.9 out of 100.
- Average Forecasted Grass Pollen Index (May-August 2024): 3.2 | Rank: 8 (tie)
- Historical Wind Speed (May-August 2020): 8.9 mph | Rank: 69 (tie)
- Average Number of Significant Grass Allergens: 11 | Rank: 101 (tie)
- Average Number of Moderate Grass Allergens: 16 | Rank: 87
- Average Number of Mild Grass Allergens: 27 | Rank: 140
Hampton received an overall score of 70.24 out of 100.
- Average Forecasted Grass Pollen Index (May-August 2024): 3.2 | Rank: 8 (tie)
- Historical Wind Speed (May-August 2020): 8.9 mph | Rank: 69 (tie)
- Average Number of Significant Grass Allergens: 11 | Rank: 101 (tie)
- Average Number of Moderate Grass Allergens: 14 | Rank: 126
- Average Number of Mild Grass Allergens: 23 | Rank: 218
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