Alabama pollen and allergy seasons
August outlookModerate
Alabama has a long warm season allergy calendar, with tree pollen building from late winter and ragweed closing out the fall.
Twelve month pollen calendar
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Dominant species in August
Grass
Typical peak in August
No clear peak this month
Worst month of the year
March
Best month of the year
January
What is active in August
Grass
Ragweed
Cities in Alabama
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in August |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Florence | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Anniston | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dothan | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Alabaster | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gadsden | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Opelika | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Daphne | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Homewood | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fairhope | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Albertville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Helena | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Prichard | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cullman | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hueytown | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Saraland | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chelsea | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Talladega | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fort Payne | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Alexander City | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ozark | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jacksonville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Irondale | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fultondale | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Grant | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Vinemont | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pleasant Grove | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pikeville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Columbiana | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Moundville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Killen | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Somerville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Union Grove | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Locust Fork | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Alexandria | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bear Creek | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ardmore | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Brighton | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Perdido Beach | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ashland | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Elmore | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Greenville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ashville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Brundidge | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Buhl | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tallassee | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Vincent | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hartford | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Orange Beach | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Union Springs | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Toney | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Odenville | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clanton | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Owens Cross Roads | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Montevallo | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Montgomery | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Northport | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tillmans Corner | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Calera | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clay | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jacksons Gap | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Spanish Fort | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dauphin Island | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Uriah | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Semmes | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mobile | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Birmingham | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Auburn | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Prattville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Enterprise | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Trussville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bessemer | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pelham | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mountain Brook | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Selma | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Millbrook | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gulf Shores | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Scottsboro | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hartselle | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jasper | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Moody | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Eufaula | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Grand Bay | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dora | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Eight Mile | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Roanoke | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Joppa | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Guntersville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Springville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Boaz | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hamilton | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Five Points South | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rainbow City | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Southside | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cottondale | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Butler | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bryant | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Monroeville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Andalusia | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bay Minette | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Falkville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cherokee | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Arab | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Maylene | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wilsonville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dadeville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Huntsville | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Decatur | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Athens | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Muscle Shoals | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Meridianville | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Harvest | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Slocomb | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hillsboro | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tuscaloosa | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Madison | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Vestavia Hills | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Phenix City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Foley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Oxford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Troy | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Center Point | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gardendale | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mccalla | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pell City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sylacauga | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Leeds | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Elberta | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Fort Mitchell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Brierfield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| New Market | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Samson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mulga | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Warrior | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wetumpka | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Irvington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cedar Bluff | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Philadelphia | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wadley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Five Points | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Deatsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lanett | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Westover | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hanceville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Piedmont | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Adamsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Holtville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cottonwood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lapine | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sumiton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Woodland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tibbie | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Theodore | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cropwell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hazel Green | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wedowee | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
Today and worst today come from live readings where available. Typical shows the usual level for this month from the seasonal profile.
Pollen is only half of what's in the air. See today's air quality in Alabama for ozone, dust, and smoke readings by city.
The Alabama allergy season
Allergy levels in Alabama peak in March, when oak pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around March, grass in May, weed pollen such as ragweed in September. Levels start to climb around February. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in January.
Common questions
When does allergy season start in Alabama?
Pollen levels in Alabama usually begin climbing in February and reach their highest point in March.
What is the worst month for allergies in Alabama?
March is typically the worst month in Alabama, driven by oak pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Alabama?
Ragweed pollen in Alabama usually fades by the end of November, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Alabama?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Alabama.