Vermont pollen and allergy seasons
Vermont has a late spring tree season, grass in early summer, and a moderate ragweed season in the fall.
Twelve month pollen calendar
What is active in August
Cities in Vermont
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in August |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Junction | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| South Hero | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Newfane | Very Highas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Burlington | Highas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Rutland | Highas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Essex Center | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Jericho | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Saint Johnsbury | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| White River Junction | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Morrisville | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Milton | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Weathersfield Bow | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Swanton | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Ludlow | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Williston | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Colchester | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Richmond | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Arlington | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Manchester | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Montpelier | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Stowe | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Putney | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Shoreham | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Bristol | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Castleton | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Adamant | Moderateas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Westminster | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Northfield | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Bennington | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Bellows Falls | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Waitsfield | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Danville | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Hinesburg | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Wolcott | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| Johnson | Lowas of Aug 8 | Mugwort | Moderate |
| South Burlington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ascutney | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Waterbury | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Thetford Center | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Derby Line | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Center Rutland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Perkinsville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| South Royalton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wells River | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Underhill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| North Thetford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Reading | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Grand Isle | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Shelburne | 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 Vermont for ozone, dust, and smoke readings by city.
The Vermont allergy season
Allergy levels in Vermont peak in April, when maple pollen runs highest. The season moves through tree pollen around April, grass in June, weed pollen such as ragweed in September. The lowest pollen levels of the year arrive in January.
Common questions
When does allergy season start in Vermont?
Pollen levels in Vermont usually begin climbing in April and reach their highest point in April.
What is the worst month for allergies in Vermont?
April is typically the worst month in Vermont, driven by maple pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Vermont?
Ragweed pollen in Vermont usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Vermont?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Vermont.