North Carolina pollen and allergy seasons
July outlookModerate
North Carolina has a strong spring tree season led by oak and pine, then grass into summer and ragweed 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
April
Best month of the year
January
What is active in July
Grass
Cities in North Carolina
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in July |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Salem | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Greensboro | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Asheville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| High Point | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jacksonville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Asheboro | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Thomasville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Shelby | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clemmons | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kinston | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Elizabeth City | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pinehurst | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hope Mills | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Graham | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Piney Green | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sylva | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Currituck | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Leicester | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| King | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mars Hill | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bryson City | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| North Wilkesboro | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pembroke | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| West Jefferson | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tobaccoville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kitty Hawk | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tabor City | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rural Hall | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| North Elkin | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Midtown | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wentworth | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Denton | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Biscoe | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fleetwood | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Holly Ridge | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jefferson | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Southport | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Yadkinville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Beaufort | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tarboro | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lake Lure | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Morehead City | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pilot Mountain | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Moravian Falls | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Swansboro | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Emerald Isle | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Richlands | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jamestown | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Forest City | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Carthage | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fletcher | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Saluda | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hertford | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Winterville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mount Airy | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mount Gilead | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wanchese | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Nags Head | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chocowinity | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marion | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Blowing Rock | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rosman | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Etowah | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| La Grange | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fayetteville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wilmington | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Greenville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chapel Hill | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mooresville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fuquay Varina | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Monroe | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sanford | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Morrisville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Leland | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Morganton | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Murraysville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stallings | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Belmont | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Davidson | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Reidsville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Newton | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Myrtle Grove | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kings Mountain | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Elon | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Conover | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kill Devil Hills | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sandy Ridge | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Manteo | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mineral Springs | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pendleton | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Burnsville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Crumpler | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sunset Beach | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bostic | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Carolina | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pine Knoll Shores | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Troy | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sneads Ferry | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Whitsett | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kure Beach | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| West End | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Flat Rock | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Grimesland | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Merritt | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tolarsville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Murfreesboro | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rolesville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Arden | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Granite Falls | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Terrell | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ocean Isle Beach | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jarvisburg | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Siler City | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Beech Mountain | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Madison | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hays | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hayesville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Supply | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dunn | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oriental | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Burgaw | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oak Island | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Weldon | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Washington | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oak Ridge | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bahama | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marshville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Maple Hill | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oak City | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Snow Camp | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Windsor | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pineville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Colfax | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pinetops | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Valdese | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Charlotte | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Raleigh | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Durham | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Concord | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hickory | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gastonia | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cary | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Burlington | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Apex | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Huntersville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rocky Mount | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wake Forest | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wilson | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Holly Springs | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Indian Trail | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Salisbury | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Goldsboro | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Garner | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cornelius | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Matthews | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Statesville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clayton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mint Hill | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Waxhaw | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Carrboro | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lexington | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Boone | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Knightdale | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lumberton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Harrisburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mebane | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Albemarle | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Havelock | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Eden | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Laurinburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Roanoke Rapids | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Henderson | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Weddington | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Smithfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Spring Lake | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wendell | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pisgah Forest | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hubert | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Black Mountain | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Harmony | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cleveland | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Advance | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Summerfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wesley Chapel | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marshall | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Nashville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Roxboro | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Maiden | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ash | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Taylorsville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Willow Spring | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Moyock | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hurdle Mills | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Germanton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| China Grove | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Vass | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Coats | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gerton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lake Toxaway | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hot Springs | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Swannanoa | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Farmville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bunn | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Walkertown | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sherrills Ford | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lake Junaluska | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Brevard | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Denver | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bolivia | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pittsboro | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Angier | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dallas | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Old Fort | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Catawba | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Franklinton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Casar | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Williamston | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Midland | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bunnlevel | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mocksville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Linden | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| New Hill | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Raeford | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wagram | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Carolina Shores | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hillsborough | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Youngsville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Zebulon | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bailey | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Vale | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Warne | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Seven Springs | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stanfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Franklin | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sims | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oakboro | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Canton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Scotland Neck | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Troutman | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Columbus | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pine Hall | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rutherfordton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Selma | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Purlear | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pinnacle | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gibsonville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Snow Hill | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lillington | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Whiteville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marble | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hampstead | Lowas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| High Meadows Estates | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Sparta | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Lansing | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Kannapolis | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| New Bern | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kernersville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lenoir | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mount Holly | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Southern Pines | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hendersonville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Anderson Creek | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lewisville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Archdale | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lincolnton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Andrews | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Manson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Newland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wallace | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Waynesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Littleton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Walnut Cove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gibson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Triangle Trailer Park | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Park | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wallburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rougemont | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Nakina | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Carolina Beach | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Highlands | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cullowhee | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Glenville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ayden | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Forest Oaks | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Horse Shoe | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sheffield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Candler | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kittrell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cotton Grove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dortches | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Aberdeen | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cedar Grove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ellerbe | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Locust | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Corolla | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Robbinsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cashiers | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Roseboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rocky Point | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rutherford College | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Shallotte | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mills River | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Castle Hayne | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Henrico | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Calabash | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sapphire | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Murphy | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Maggie Valley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Stedman | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Browns Summit | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Efland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Stony Point | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tryon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Creedmoor | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Linville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Winnabow | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Chadbourn | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Weaverville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Richfield | 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 North Carolina allergy season
Allergy levels in North Carolina peak in April, when oak pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around April, grass in May, 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 North Carolina?
Pollen levels in North Carolina usually begin climbing in February and reach their highest point in April.
What is the worst month for allergies in North Carolina?
April is typically the worst month in North Carolina, driven by oak pollen.
When does ragweed season end in North Carolina?
Ragweed pollen in North Carolina usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in North Carolina?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in North Carolina.