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
Cities in Alaska
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in July |
|---|---|---|---|
| College | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Anchorage | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Wasilla | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Fairbanks | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Knik-Fairview | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Elmendorf Air Force Base | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Palmer | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Eagle River | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | High |
| Shageluk | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Newtok | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Denali National Park | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Kenai | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Homer | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Sitka | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Hooper Bay | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Kalskag | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Sand Point | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Kodiak | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | High |
| Juneau | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Badger | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Yakutat | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Ketchikan | No live reading | Not available | High |
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.