Month-By-Month Pollen Allergy Guide
Ever wonder what the pollen is going to be like each month? The weather, location, and time of year determine which types of pollen are most prevalent. This quick guide can help you understand which months have the highest levels of pollen and help you plan ahead throughout the year.
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TREES |
GRASS |
WEEDS |
JANUARYCedar is high in South but otherwise pollen is low accross the US. |
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FEBRUARYTree pollen, like alder and maple, is starting to creep up everywhere. |
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MARCHTree pollen is dominant but weeds and grasses could start if Spring comes early. |
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APRILThis is the height of tree pollen like pine, mulberry and willow. |
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MAYIt's a double whammy month with trees and grass being high everywhere. |
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JUNEThis is the height of grass pollen like bermuda, rye and cat. |
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JULYJust as we get some relief from tree pollen, weed pollen starts in earnest. |
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AUGUSTWeeds like pigweed, ragweed and nettle are in full effect. |
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SEPTEMBERThe height of weed pollen - with pollen grains that spread easily in the wind. |
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OCTOBERWeeds are still high in the south and west but otherwise the air is pretty clear. |
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NOVEMBERIt's a good month for outdoor allergies and ragweed is finally ending. |
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DECEMBEROutdoor allergies are at a low except that pesky Cedar Fever in the South. |
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