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Des Moines Allergy Season Guide
PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Des Moines. This guide uses regional climate and historical allergen data while we recruit a local host.
PollyMap is actively looking for a qualified local partner in Des Moines.
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 Des Moines.
Become the PollyMap Collection Partner for Des MoinesSummary
PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Des Moines. 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 Des Moines
Des Moines shares Iowa's a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. at 955 ft elevation.
Des Moines at 955 ft elevation sits within Iowa's broader regional climate.
In Des Moines, tree pollen — including Maple, Oak, Birch — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bluegrass grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Des Moines's local mold profile includes Alternaria, Cladosporium, 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.
Des Moines monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Des Moines.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Low | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Grass | — | — | Low | Mod | High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | — | — |
| Weed | Low | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
| Mold | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | High | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
Most common local pollens — weeds
Most common airborne molds
Current PollyMap data for Des Moines
Recommended allergy clinic in Des Moines
We are currently seeking a qualified local allergy clinic or health provider to become the PollyMap collection partner for Des Moines.
Partner Program
Become a PollyMap Collection Partner in Des Moines
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
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Des Moines
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