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Austin Allergy Season Guide

PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Austin. This guide uses regional climate and historical allergen data while we recruit a local host.

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We're recruiting a qualified local allergy clinic, naturopathic clinic, university, environmental health professional, or other qualified organization to become the official pollen collection partner for Austin.

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Austin. This guide is based on regional climate patterns and historical allergen data while we recruit a local collection partner. Tree pollen peaks in spring, grass pollen in late spring and early summer, and weed pollen in late summer and fall.

Local allergy guide for Austin

Austin shares Texas's a wide range of climates from humid subtropical in the east to semi-arid in the west, with hot summers and mild winters statewide. at 489 ft elevation.

Austin at 489 ft elevation sits within Texas's broader regional climate.

In Austin, tree pollen — including Mountain cedar, Oak, Pecan — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bermuda grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.

Austin's local mold profile includes Cladosporium, Alternaria, Aspergillus. Spore counts tend to peak after rainfall and during the warm, humid portion of the year.

Local weather — temperature, rainfall, wind, and humidity — drives day-to-day pollen levels. Dry, windy days following warm weather typically produce the highest counts, while heavy rain temporarily clears the air.

Austin monthly allergy calendar

Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Austin.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TreeV.HighV.HighHighHighModLowLowLowLowModHighV.High
GrassLowLowModHighV.HighV.HighHighModModLowLowLow
WeedLowLowModModModModHighV.HighV.HighHighModLow
MoldModModModHighHighHighV.HighV.HighV.HighHighModMod

Most common local pollens — trees

Most common local pollens — grasses

Most common local pollens — weeds

Most common airborne molds

Current PollyMap data for Austin

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Austin. We are actively recruiting a local collection partner — apply below to bring real, locally-collected pollen data to Austin.

Recommended allergy clinic in Austin

We are currently seeking a qualified local allergy clinic or health provider to become the PollyMap collection partner for Austin.

Partner Program

Become a PollyMap Collection Partner in Austin

We work with allergy clinics, naturopathic clinics, universities, and qualified environmental health professionals to build the most reliable, locally-collected pollen network in America.

Partner benefits

  • Dedicated local partner profile on PollyMap
  • Local exposure to thousands of allergy searchers
  • Backlinks from your city and state guide pages
  • Lead generation from local allergy patients
  • Featured on every local PollyMap report
  • Recognition as a pollen data collection center
  • Collaboration on local pollen research and reports

Partner requirements

  • Receive a PollyKit weekly by mail
  • Hang the PollyKit collector for 24–48 hours
  • Mail the sample back weekly using prepaid packaging
  • Maintain a consistent collection schedule year-round
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