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Reading Allergy Season Guide
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Summary
PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Reading. 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 Reading
Reading shares Pennsylvania's a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons — cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. at 220 ft elevation.
Reading at 220 ft elevation sits within Pennsylvania's broader regional climate.
In Reading, tree pollen — including Birch, Oak, Maple — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Timothy grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Reading'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.
Reading monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Reading.
| 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 | V.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 | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | Mod | Low |
Most common local pollens — weeds
Most common airborne molds
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Reading
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