North Carolina pollen and allergy seasons
October 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 October
Ragweed
Typical peak in October
No clear peak this month
Worst month of the year
April
Best month of the year
January
What is active in October
Ragweed
Cities in North Carolina
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Raleigh | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Cary | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Chapel Hill | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Holly Springs | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Goldsboro | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Advance | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Cedar Grove | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Pittsboro | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Franklinton | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Beech Mountain | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Stedman | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Efland | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Oakboro | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Stony Point | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Bahama | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Troutman | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Pineville | Moderateas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Greensboro | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fayetteville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Concord | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Greenville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jacksonville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rocky Mount | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Salisbury | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Matthews | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Kinston | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Elizabeth City | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Albemarle | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Havelock | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Davidson | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Bald Head Island | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Black Mountain | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| King | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Harmony | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bryson City | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wallace | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wesley Chapel | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Marshall | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Walnut Cove | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Triangle Trailer Park | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pendleton | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Burnsville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sunset Beach | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Nakina | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Carolina Beach | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Biscoe | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hot Springs | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Farmville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sheffield | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Carolina | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bunn | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Stokes | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Denver | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Kill Devil Hills | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Beaufort | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Casar | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Williamston | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Shallotte | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Murfreesboro | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Morehead City | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Granite Falls | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Ocean Isle Beach | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Raeford | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Siler City | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Swansboro | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Emerald Isle | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sapphire | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Supply | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Warne | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fletcher | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Burgaw | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oak Island | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Weldon | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Washington | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oak Ridge | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marshville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Wanchese | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Snow Camp | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Colfax | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pine Hall | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rosman | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Linville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| Snow Hill | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Trent Woods | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Whiteville | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | Moderate |
| Richfield | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | Moderate |
| High Meadows Estates | Noneas of Oct 16 | None | Moderate |
| Littleton | Noneas of Oct 16 | None | Moderate |
| Winston-Salem | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Durham | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Asheville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wilmington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hickory | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gastonia | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| High Point | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Burlington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Apex | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Huntersville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kannapolis | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mooresville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wake Forest | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wilson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Indian Trail | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Fuquay Varina | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Monroe | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Garner | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cornelius | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| New Bern | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sanford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Morrisville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Statesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Clayton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kernersville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Asheboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Thomasville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mint Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Leland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Shelby | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Clemmons | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Waxhaw | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Carrboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lexington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Boone | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Knightdale | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lumberton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Harrisburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mebane | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lenoir | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pinehurst | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mount Holly | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hope Mills | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Morganton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Graham | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Murraysville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Stallings | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Southern Pines | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Eden | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hendersonville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Belmont | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Laurinburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Roanoke Rapids | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Henderson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Reidsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Piney Green | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Anderson Creek | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lewisville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Weddington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Newton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Norman of Catawba | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Myrtle Grove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Archdale | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Smithfield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Spring Lake | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wendell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lincolnton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kings Mountain | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Elon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Roaring Gap | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pisgah Forest | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sylva | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Currituck | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Newland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Leicester | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mars Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cleveland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| North Wilkesboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pembroke | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| West Jefferson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tobaccoville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Summerfield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kitty Hawk | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Waynesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tabor City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sandy Ridge | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Manteo | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gibson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Nashville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Roxboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rural Hall | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| North Elkin | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Midtown | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mineral Springs | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Maiden | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Park | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wentworth | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wallburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Denton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Crumpler | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ash | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Taylorsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Willow Spring | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rougemont | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Moyock | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hurdle Mills | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Highlands | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cullowhee | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Germanton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bostic | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| China Grove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Vass | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Coats | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gerton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Toxaway | 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 |
| Swannanoa | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Marble | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Horse Shoe | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Candler | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Fleetwood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Holly Ridge | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Walkertown | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pine Knoll Shores | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sparta | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kittrell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sherrills Ford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cotton Grove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dortches | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Andrews | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pfafftown | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cherryville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Troy | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Aberdeen | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Junaluska | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sneads Ferry | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Whitsett | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Brevard | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Jefferson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bolivia | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ellerbe | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Angier | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Locust | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dallas | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Corolla | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Kure Beach | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Robbinsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| West End | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Southport | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Old Fort | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Catawba | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cashiers | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hampstead | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Roseboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Yadkinville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Flat Rock | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Grimesland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rocky Point | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Merritt | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tolarsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rutherford College | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tarboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Midland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mills River | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bunnlevel | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Castle Hayne | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mocksville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Lure | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lansing | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Linden | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rolesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pilot Mountain | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Arden | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| New Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Terrell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Jarvisburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Moravian Falls | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wagram | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Carolina Shores | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hillsborough | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Henrico | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Youngsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Richlands | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Madison | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Jamestown | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Zebulon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Forest City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bailey | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hays | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Calabash | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hayesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Murphy | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dunn | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Vale | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Oriental | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Carthage | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Seven Springs | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Saluda | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hertford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Stanfield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Maggie Valley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Browns Summit | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Winterville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Surf City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Franklin | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sims | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mount Airy | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Canton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tryon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mount Gilead | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Maple Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Creedmoor | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Nags Head | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Chocowinity | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Scotland Neck | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Oak City | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Windsor | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Columbus | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rutherfordton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Selma | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Purlear | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Blowing Rock | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pinnacle | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Marion | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Etowah | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gibsonville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Winnabow | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pinetops | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lillington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| La Grange | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Chadbourn | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Weaverville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Valdese | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Manson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hubert | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Conover | 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.
Pollen is only half of what's in the air. See today's air quality in North Carolina for ozone, dust, and smoke readings by city.
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.