Delaware pollen and allergy seasons

September outlookVery high

Delaware has an early spring tree season and a strong ragweed season in the fall.

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Dominant species in September
Ragweed
Typical peak in September
early-September to late-September
Worst month of the year
September
Best month of the year
January

What is active in September

Ragweed
Very high
Mugwort
Moderate

Cities in Delaware

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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 Delaware for ozone, dust, and smoke readings by city.

The Delaware allergy season

Allergy levels in Delaware peak in September, when ragweed pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around April, grass in May, weed pollen such as ragweed in September. Levels start to climb around March. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in January.

Common questions

When does allergy season start in Delaware?

Pollen levels in Delaware usually begin climbing in March and reach their highest point in September.

What is the worst month for allergies in Delaware?

September is typically the worst month in Delaware, driven by ragweed pollen.

When does ragweed season end in Delaware?

Ragweed pollen in Delaware usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.

When is the best time for allergies in Delaware?

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