LA · Allergy Season Guide
Lafayette Allergy Season Guide
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Summary
PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Lafayette. 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 Lafayette
Lafayette shares Louisiana's a humid subtropical climate with long, hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. at 36 ft elevation.
Lafayette at 36 ft elevation sits within Louisiana's broader regional climate.
In Lafayette, tree pollen — including Oak, Pine, Cedar — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bermuda grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Lafayette'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.
Lafayette monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Lafayette.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Mod |
| 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 | V.High | V.High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Mod |
Most common airborne molds
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Lafayette
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Louisiana Allergy Season Guide
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