NC · Allergy Season Guide
Durham Allergy Season Guide
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Summary
PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Durham. 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 Durham
Durham shares North Carolina's a humid subtropical to humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and mild to cold winters. at 404 ft elevation.
Durham at 404 ft elevation sits within North Carolina's broader regional climate.
In Durham, tree pollen — including Oak, Birch, Cedar — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bluegrass grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Durham'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.
Durham monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Durham.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Low | Mod | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Grass | — | Low | Mod | High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | — | — |
| Weed | Low | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
| Mold | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
Most common airborne molds
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Durham
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