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 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Olathe | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lawrence | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Shawnee | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lenexa | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hutchinson | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dodge City | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gardner | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Prairie Village | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Liberal | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Newton | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mcpherson | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ottawa | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lansing | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Haysville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Baxter Springs | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Galva | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Douglass | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bonner Springs | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Paola | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wellsville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Galena | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Atchison | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Yates Center | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fort Scott | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Louisburg | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Overland Park | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kansas City | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Leavenworth | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Leawood | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Garden City | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Derby | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Andover | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| El Dorado | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Arkansas City | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Winfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Basehor | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rose Hill | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mayfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tonganoxie | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Johnson | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wichita Heights | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cedar Vale | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stilwell | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mound Valley | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bentley | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Columbus | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sublette | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Girard | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Independence | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cherryvale | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pretty Prairie | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marion | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| De Soto | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bronson | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pittsburg | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Topeka | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Manhattan | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Salina | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Emporia | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Junction City | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Hays | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Great Bend | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Clay Center | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Allen | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Garnett | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Oskaloosa | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Westmoreland | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Goodland | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Abilene | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Miltonvale | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Sabetha | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Plainville | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Saint John | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Tecumseh | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Concordia | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Blue Rapids | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Wamego | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Mission | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Haviland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Phillipsburg | 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.