WA · Allergy Season Guide

Seattle Allergy Season Guide

PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Seattle. 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 Seattle.

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 Seattle.

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Seattle. 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 Seattle

Seattle shares Washington's a cool, wet maritime climate with mild summers, rainy winters, and high year-round humidity. at 175 ft elevation.

Seattle at 175 ft elevation sits within Washington's broader regional climate.

In Seattle, tree pollen — including Alder, Birch, Cedar — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Rye grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Plantain drives the largest fall pollen load.

Seattle'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.

Seattle monthly allergy calendar

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TreeHighV.HighV.HighHighModLowLowLowLowLowModMod
GrassLowModHighV.HighV.HighHighModLowLowLow
WeedLowLowModModModModHighHighHighModLowLow
MoldHighHighModModLowLowLowModModHighV.HighHigh

Most common local pollens — trees

Most common local pollens — grasses

Most common local pollens — weeds

Current PollyMap data for Seattle

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

Recommended allergy clinic in Seattle

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

Partner Program

Become a PollyMap Collection Partner in Seattle

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 Seattle partner

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