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San Diego Allergy Season Guide

PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in San Diego. This guide uses regional climate and historical allergen data while we recruit a local host.

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PollyMap is actively looking for a qualified local partner in San Diego.

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 San Diego.

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for San Diego. 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 San Diego

San Diego shares California's a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers along the coast, with hotter inland valleys. at 62 ft elevation.

San Diego at 62 ft elevation sits within California's broader regional climate.

In San Diego, tree pollen — including Oak, Olive, Cypress — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bermuda grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.

San Diego's local mold profile includes Cladosporium, Alternaria, Penicillium. 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.

San Diego monthly allergy calendar

Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in San Diego.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TreeModHighV.HighV.HighHighModLowLowModModLowLow
GrassLowLowModHighV.HighHighModModModLowLowLow
WeedLowLowModModModHighHighV.HighV.HighHighModLow
MoldModModModModLowLowLowLowModHighHighMod

Most common local pollens — trees

Most common local pollens — grasses

Most common local pollens — weeds

Most common airborne molds

Current PollyMap data for San Diego

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for San Diego. We are actively recruiting a local collection partner — apply below to bring real, locally-collected pollen data to San Diego.

Recommended allergy clinic in San Diego

We are currently seeking a qualified local allergy clinic or health provider to become the PollyMap collection partner for San Diego.

Partner Program

Become a PollyMap Collection Partner in San Diego

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
Apply to become the San Diego partner

Frequently asked questions about allergies in San Diego

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