Nebraska pollen and allergy seasons
Nebraska has a spring tree season and a very heavy ragweed season across its farmland in late summer.
Twelve month pollen calendar
What is active in August
Cities in Nebraska
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in August |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Ogallala | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| West Point | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Stanton | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Merna | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Elkhorn | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Gretna | Highas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Omaha | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Fremont | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Norfolk | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Columbus | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| South Sioux City | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Oakland | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Boys Town | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Plattsmouth | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Bellevue | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Papillion | Lowas of Aug 8 | Grass | High |
| Lincoln | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Grand Island | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Kearney | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Hastings | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Beatrice | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Lexington | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Nelson | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Imperial | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| Odell | Noneas of Aug 8 | None | High |
| La Vista | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Scottsbluff | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Hebron | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Melbeta | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Minden | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Fort Calhoun | No live reading | Not available | High |
| South Yankton | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Blair | 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.
Pollen is only half of what's in the air. See today's air quality in Nebraska for ozone, dust, and smoke readings by city.
The Nebraska allergy season
Allergy levels in Nebraska peak in September, when ragweed pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around March, 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 Nebraska?
Pollen levels in Nebraska usually begin climbing in March and reach their highest point in September.
What is the worst month for allergies in Nebraska?
September is typically the worst month in Nebraska, driven by ragweed pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Nebraska?
Ragweed pollen in Nebraska usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Nebraska?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Nebraska.