South Carolina pollen and allergy seasons
July outlookModerate
South Carolina has an intense 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
March
Best month of the year
January
What is active in July
Grass
Cities in South Carolina
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in July |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Charleston | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bluffton | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Simpsonville | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| James Island | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pickens | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Georgetown | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Loris | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kingstree | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Surfside Beach | Very Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Greenville | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clemson | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Berea | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Seven Oaks | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Starr | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Pendleton | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chesnee | Highas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Parker | Moderateas of Jul 12 | Grass | Moderate |
| Charleston | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Columbia | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Myrtle Beach | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rock Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Spartanburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mauldin | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mount Pleasant | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Florence | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sumter | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Summerville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Goose Creek | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Greer | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hilton Head Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Aiken | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Anderson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Fort Mill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Carolina Forest | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Conway | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| North Augusta | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Socastee | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lexington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Easley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Taylors | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Greenwood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hanahan | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| St. Andrews | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wade Hampton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| North Myrtle Beach | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Five Forks | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| West Columbia | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Red Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ladson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dentsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lake Wylie | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gantt | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Port Royal | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Moncks Corner | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cayce | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Beaufort | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Tega Cay | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Orangeburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gaffney | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Boiling Springs | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Oak Grove | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Irmo | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Powdersville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Fountain Inn | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Beverly Woods | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Saluda | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hardeeville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Jonesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Central | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sharon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Seneca | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Darlington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Little Rock | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Little River | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rains | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Saint Stephen | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Travelers Rest | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pawleys Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Camden | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gilbert | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| York | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mountville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Okatie | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hollywood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mccormick | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Longs | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Murrells Inlet | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Edgemoor | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Newberry | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pelion | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gaston | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gray Court | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Little Mountain | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ladys Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Charleston Air Force Base | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cope | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Blythewood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Beech Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Arial | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Awendaw | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Walterboro | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Chester | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Latta | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Belvedere | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Honea Path | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Isle Of Palms | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lugoff | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Privateer | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Chapin | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| University Forest | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Prosperity | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cheraw | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Clinton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Landrum | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Blacksburg | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Sunset | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wellford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| West Union | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bounty Land | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Woodruff | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Saint Helena Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Pelzer | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Branchville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Duncan | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Walhalla | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Johns Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cades | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ridgeway | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lyman | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cross Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Modoc | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Clover | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Lancaster | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Inman | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ridgeville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Westminster | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Barnwell | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Piedmont | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Moore | 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 South Carolina allergy season
Allergy levels in South Carolina peak in March, when oak pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around March, 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 South Carolina?
Pollen levels in South Carolina usually begin climbing in February and reach their highest point in March.
What is the worst month for allergies in South Carolina?
March is typically the worst month in South Carolina, driven by oak pollen.
When does ragweed season end in South Carolina?
Ragweed pollen in South Carolina usually fades by the end of November, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in South Carolina?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in South Carolina.