Alaska pollen and allergy seasons

July outlookHigh

Alaska has a short intense season concentrated in late spring and early summer, led by birch, with little ragweed.

Twelve month pollen calendar

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Dominant species in July
Grass
Typical peak in July
early-July to late-July
Worst month of the year
May
Best month of the year
January

What is active in July

Grass
High

Cities in Alaska

CityTodayWorst todayTypical in July
KenaiNoneas of Jul 12NoneHigh
AnchorageNo live readingNot availableHigh
FairbanksNo live readingNot availableHigh
JuneauNo live readingNot availableHigh
BadgerNo live readingNot availableHigh
Knik-FairviewNo live readingNot availableHigh
CollegeNo live readingNot availableHigh
HomerNo live readingNot availableHigh
KetchikanNo live readingNot availableHigh
Elmendorf Air Force BaseNo live readingNot availableHigh
NewtokNo live readingNot availableHigh
Denali National ParkNo live readingNot availableHigh
PalmerNo live readingNot availableHigh
SitkaNo live readingNot availableHigh
Hooper BayNo live readingNot availableHigh
YakutatNo live readingNot availableHigh
KalskagNo live readingNot availableHigh
WasillaNo live readingNot availableHigh
Sand PointNo live readingNot availableHigh
KodiakNo live readingNot availableHigh
Eagle RiverNo live readingNot availableHigh

Today and worst today come from live readings where available. Typical shows the usual level for this month from the seasonal profile.

The Alaska allergy season

Allergy levels in Alaska peak in May, when birch pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around May, grass in July. Levels start to climb around April. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in January.

Common questions

When does allergy season start in Alaska?

Pollen levels in Alaska usually begin climbing in April and reach their highest point in May.

What is the worst month for allergies in Alaska?

May is typically the worst month in Alaska, driven by birch pollen.

When is the best time for allergies in Alaska?

January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Alaska.