WA · Allergy Season Guide
Tacoma Allergy Season Guide
PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma. 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 Tacoma
Tacoma shares Washington's a cool, wet maritime climate with mild summers, rainy winters, and high year-round humidity. at 247 ft elevation.
Tacoma at 247 ft elevation sits within Washington's broader regional climate.
In Tacoma, 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.
Tacoma'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.
Tacoma monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Tacoma.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Mod | Mod |
| Grass | — | Low | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | — |
| Weed | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | High | High | Mod | Low | Low |
| Mold | High | High | Mod | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | High | V.High | High |
Most common airborne molds
Frequently asked questions about allergies in Tacoma
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