TX · Allergy Season Guide
Austin Allergy Season Guide
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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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | V.High | V.High | High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Mod | High | V.High |
| Grass | Low | Low | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Mod | Low | Low | Low |
| Weed | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
| Mold | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | High | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Mod |
Most common local pollens — trees
Most common local pollens — weeds
Most common airborne molds
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Austin
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