Kansas pollen and allergy seasons
July outlookModerate
Kansas has an early tree season, grass in early summer, and a very heavy ragweed season in the fall.
Twelve month pollen calendar
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Dominant species in July
Grass
Typical peak in July
No clear peak this month
Worst month of the year
September
Best month of the year
January
What is active in July
Grass
Cities in Kansas
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in July |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Overland Park | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kansas City | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Shawnee | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Garden City | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Derby | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pittsburg | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Newton | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mcpherson | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| El Dorado | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mission | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Baxter Springs | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Basehor | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Galva | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rose Hill | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Douglass | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mayfield | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Johnson | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wichita Heights | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cedar Vale | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stilwell | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Paola | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Haviland | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Independence | Very Highas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mound Valley | Moderateas of Jul 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Great Bend | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Clay Center | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Garnett | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Miltonvale | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Sabetha | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Plainville | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Tecumseh | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Concordia | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Phillipsburg | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Wamego | Noneas of Jul 16 | None | Moderate |
| Topeka | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Olathe | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lawrence | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lenexa | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Manhattan | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Salina | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hutchinson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Leavenworth | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Leawood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dodge City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Emporia | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gardner | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Prairie Village | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Junction City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hays | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Liberal | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Andover | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ottawa | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Arkansas City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Winfield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lansing | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Haysville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Allen | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Oskaloosa | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Westmoreland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tonganoxie | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bonner Springs | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Goodland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Abilene | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bentley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Columbus | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sublette | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Girard | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cherryvale | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pretty Prairie | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wellsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Marion | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Saint John | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Galena | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Atchison | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Yates Center | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| De Soto | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bronson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Fort Scott | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Blue Rapids | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Louisburg | 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.
The Kansas allergy season
Allergy levels in Kansas peak in September, when ragweed pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around April, grass in June, 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 Kansas?
Pollen levels in Kansas usually begin climbing in February and reach their highest point in September.
What is the worst month for allergies in Kansas?
September is typically the worst month in Kansas, driven by ragweed pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Kansas?
Ragweed pollen in Kansas usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Kansas?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Kansas.