South Dakota pollen and allergy seasons

July outlookHigh

South Dakota has a late spring tree season, grass in early summer, and a heavy ragweed season in the fall.

Twelve month pollen calendar

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Dominant species in July
Grass
Typical peak in July
early-July to late-July
Worst month of the year
September
Best month of the year
January

What is active in July

Grass
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Cities in South Dakota

CityTodayWorst todayTypical in July
Sioux FallsVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
Rapid CityVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
BrookingsVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
YanktonVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
HuronVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
Box ElderVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
VermillionVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
CusterVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
TeaVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
EurekaVery Highas of Jul 15GrassHigh
MitchellHighas of Jul 15GrassHigh
KeystoneHighas of Jul 15GrassHigh
JeffersonHighas of Jul 15GrassHigh
PickstownHighas of Jul 15GrassHigh
WatertownModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
PierreModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
SpearfishModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
MadisonModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
Hot SpringsModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
North Sioux CityModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
HerreidModerateas of Jul 15GrassHigh
AberdeenNo live readingNot availableHigh
ChamberlainNo live readingNot availableHigh
WallNo live readingNot availableHigh

Today and worst today come from live readings where available. Typical shows the usual level for this month from the seasonal profile.

The South Dakota allergy season

Allergy levels in South Dakota peak in September, when ragweed pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around April, grass in June, weed pollen such as ragweed in September. Levels start to climb around April. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in January.

Common questions

When does allergy season start in South Dakota?

Pollen levels in South Dakota usually begin climbing in April and reach their highest point in September.

What is the worst month for allergies in South Dakota?

September is typically the worst month in South Dakota, driven by ragweed pollen.

When does ragweed season end in South Dakota?

Ragweed pollen in South Dakota usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.

When is the best time for allergies in South Dakota?

January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in South Dakota.