Oklahoma pollen and allergy seasons
October outlookHigh
Oklahoma has a mountain cedar season in winter, oak and grass in spring, and a very heavy ragweed season in the fall.
Twelve month pollen calendar
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Dominant species in October
Ragweed
Typical peak in October
early-October to mid-October
Worst month of the year
September
Best month of the year
November
What is active in October
Ragweed
Cities in Oklahoma
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | High |
| Jenks | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | High |
| Tahlequah | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | High |
| Guthrie | Lowas of Oct 16 | Ragweed | High |
| Vinita | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | High |
| Mangum | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | High |
| Quapaw | Lowas of Oct 16 | Grass | High |
| Ardmore | Noneas of Oct 16 | None | High |
| Heavener | Noneas of Oct 16 | None | High |
| Stigler | Noneas of Oct 16 | None | High |
| Tulsa | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Norman | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Broken Arrow | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Edmond | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Lawton | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Moore | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Midwest City | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Enid | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Stillwater | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Owasso | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Bartlesville | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Muskogee | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Shawnee | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Bixby | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Yukon | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Ponca City | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Duncan | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Sapulpa | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Del City | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Mustang | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Bethany | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Sand Springs | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Claremore | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Durant | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Altus | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Mcalester | No live reading | Not available | High |
| El Reno | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Ada | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Chickasha | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Glenpool | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Miami | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Guymon | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Newcastle | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Choctaw | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Weatherford | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Woodward | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Elk City | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Okmulgee | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Eufaula | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Blanchard | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Grove | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Pryor | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Piedmont | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Sulphur | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Perry | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Thackerville | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Watson | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Roland | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Mounds | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Okemah | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Eucha | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Warr Acres | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Gotebo | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Mannford | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Seminole | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Watonga | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Bray | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Lexington | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Kingston | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Beggs | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Oakhurst | No live reading | Not available | High |
| The Village | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Inola | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Ochelata | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Chouteau | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Okarche | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Orlando | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Muldrow | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Tuttle | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Snyder | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Checotah | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Sayre | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Hominy | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Gore | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Lake Valley | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Hinton | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Coweta | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Kingfisher | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Wynnewood | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Noble | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Tecumseh | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Sperry | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Woodall | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Skiatook | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Porum | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Lindsay | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Sallisaw | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Chelsea | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Tishomingo | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Tonkawa | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Minco | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Stratford | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Cordell | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Boise City | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Pauls Valley | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Okay | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Daisy | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Adair | No live reading | Not available | High |
| Antlers | 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 Oklahoma for ozone, dust, and smoke readings by city.
The Oklahoma allergy season
Allergy levels in Oklahoma peak in September, when ragweed pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around January, grass in May, weed pollen such as ragweed in September. Levels start to climb around January. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in November.
Common questions
When does allergy season start in Oklahoma?
Pollen levels in Oklahoma usually begin climbing in January and reach their highest point in September.
What is the worst month for allergies in Oklahoma?
September is typically the worst month in Oklahoma, driven by ragweed pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Oklahoma?
Ragweed pollen in Oklahoma usually fades by the end of November, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Oklahoma?
November usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Oklahoma.