Massachusetts pollen and allergy seasons
Massachusetts has a spring tree season and a strong ragweed season in late summer and early fall.
Twelve month pollen calendar
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Cities in Massachusetts
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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.
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The Massachusetts allergy season
Allergy levels in Massachusetts 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 March. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in January.
Common questions
When does allergy season start in Massachusetts?
Pollen levels in Massachusetts usually begin climbing in March and reach their highest point in September.
What is the worst month for allergies in Massachusetts?
September is typically the worst month in Massachusetts, driven by ragweed pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Massachusetts?
Ragweed pollen in Massachusetts usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Massachusetts?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Massachusetts.