HI · Allergy Season Guide
Hilo Allergy Season Guide
PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Hilo. This guide uses regional climate and historical allergen data while we recruit a local host.
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Summary
PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Hilo. 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 Hilo
Hilo shares Hawaii's a tropical climate with consistent warm temperatures, trade winds, and a wet-dry seasonal pattern that varies by elevation and island side. at 38 ft elevation.
Hilo at 38 ft elevation sits within Hawaii's broader regional climate.
In Hilo, tree pollen — including Eucalyptus, Ironwood, Mango — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bermuda grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Plantain drives the largest fall pollen load.
Hilo'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.
Hilo monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Hilo.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod |
| Grass | High | High | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | V.High | V.High | V.High | High | High | High |
| Weed | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod |
| Mold | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High |
Most common local pollens — trees
Most common airborne molds
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Hilo
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Hawaii Allergy Season Guide
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