New Mexico pollen and allergy seasons
New Mexico has a juniper season in late winter, spring tree and grass pollen, and a sagebrush led weed season in late summer.
Twelve month pollen calendar
What is active in September
Cities in New Mexico
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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 New Mexico allergy season
Allergy levels in New Mexico peak in February, when juniper pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around February, grass in May, weed pollen such as ragweed in August. Levels start to climb around January. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in November.
Common questions
When does allergy season start in New Mexico?
Pollen levels in New Mexico usually begin climbing in January and reach their highest point in February.
What is the worst month for allergies in New Mexico?
February is typically the worst month in New Mexico, driven by juniper pollen.
When does ragweed season end in New Mexico?
Ragweed pollen in New Mexico usually fades by the end of September, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in New Mexico?
November usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in New Mexico.