Nebraska pollen and allergy seasons

August outlookHigh

Nebraska has a spring tree season and a very heavy ragweed season across its farmland in late summer.

Twelve month pollen calendar

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

What is active in August

Ragweed
High
Sagebrushnot tracked live
Moderate

Cities in Nebraska

CityTodayWorst todayTypical in August
North PlatteVery Highas of Aug 8GrassHigh
OgallalaVery Highas of Aug 8GrassHigh
West PointVery Highas of Aug 8GrassHigh
StantonVery Highas of Aug 8GrassHigh
MernaVery Highas of Aug 8GrassHigh
ElkhornHighas of Aug 8GrassHigh
GretnaHighas of Aug 8GrassHigh
OmahaModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
FremontModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
NorfolkModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
ColumbusModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
South Sioux CityModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
OaklandModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
Boys TownModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
PlattsmouthModerateas of Aug 8GrassHigh
BellevueLowas of Aug 8GrassHigh
PapillionLowas of Aug 8GrassHigh
LincolnNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
Grand IslandNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
KearneyNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
HastingsNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
BeatriceNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
LexingtonNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
NelsonNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
ImperialNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
OdellNoneas of Aug 8NoneHigh
La VistaNo live readingNot availableHigh
ScottsbluffNo live readingNot availableHigh
HebronNo live readingNot availableHigh
MelbetaNo live readingNot availableHigh
MindenNo live readingNot availableHigh
Fort CalhounNo live readingNot availableHigh
South YanktonNo live readingNot availableHigh
BlairNo live readingNot availableHigh

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.