Virginia pollen and allergy seasons
July outlookModerate
Virginia has a strong spring tree season led by oak 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
No clear peak this month
Worst month of the year
April
Best month of the year
January
What is active in July
Grass
Cities in Virginia
| City | Today | Worst today | Typical in July |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Newport News | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fredericksburg | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Charlottesville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Harrisonburg | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Reston | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Leesburg | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ashburn | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Manassas | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Oakton | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fair Oaks | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Springfield | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tysons | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Staunton | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Herndon | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Waynesboro | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Merrifield | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Buckhall | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Culpeper | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lincolnia | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sudley | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Franconia | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Manassas Park | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bull Run | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Broadlands | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Martinsville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sugarland Run | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lansdowne | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Forest | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fairfax Station | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| New Baltimore | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Capeville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Yorktown | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cape Charles | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| White Stone | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lexington | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Altavista | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Berryville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Appomattox | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ivy | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bedford | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Vinton | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bristow | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Disputanta | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Keswick | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Daleville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chatham | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hudgins | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Montross | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Portsmouth Heights | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Zuni | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Boyce | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gloucester | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fort Belvoir | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lake Monticello | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gum Spring | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Marshall | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Washington | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dulles | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lovettsville | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Waterford | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Woodstock | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| La Crosse | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tysons Corner | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Moneta | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Buckingham | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Columbia | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Spotsylvania | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lottsburg | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Accomac | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Achilles | Very Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Arlington | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Norfolk | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lynchburg | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Winchester | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lake Ridge | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mechanicsville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| McNair | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Midlothian | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gainesville | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hollins | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| East Highland Park | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Front Royal | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Falls Church | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Huntington | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lakeside | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Timberlake | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Newington Forest | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Triangle | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lowes Island | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Urbanna | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Remington | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bumpass | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Aldie | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bluemont | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stafford | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sandy Hook | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Crozet | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Massanutten | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mineral | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Port Republic | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| West Mclean | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Huddleston | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| King George | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Yale | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Jeffersonton | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| North Springfield | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gretna | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mattaponi | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| West Point | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Verona | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kilmarnock | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Strasburg | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mantua | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Boydton | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Henrico | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Evington | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Madison Heights | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Cobbs Creek | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Midland | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stephens City | Highas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Virginia Beach | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Richmond | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Alexandria | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hampton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Williamsburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dale City | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Centreville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mclean | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tuckahoe | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Woodbridge | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Danville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Linton Hall | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Annandale | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| South Riding | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Petersburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sterling | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Short Pump | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bailey's Crossroads | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fairfax | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chester | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hopewell | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| West Springfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Montclair | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lorton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Franklin Farm | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Laurel | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Burke Centre | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kingstowne | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Glen Allen | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fort Hunt | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Vienna | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Great Falls | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Brandermill | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Groveton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Kings Park West | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Poquoson | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Manchester | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wyndham | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Wakefield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Stuarts Draft | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dranesville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rockville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Franklin | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Haymarket | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Centerville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Bloxom | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Markham | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Prince George | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| King William | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lanexa | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hartfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Montpelier | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Smithfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Crewe | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Green Bay | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Warrenton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Elkton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Toano | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dinwiddie | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ruther Glen | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Greenbriar | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dahlgren | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Saluda | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sandston | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Shirlington | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gordonsville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Goochland | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Lovingston | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Saint Stephens Church | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Tappahannock | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Ashland | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| West Lynchburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Churchville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Sanburne Park | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Beaverdam | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Hardy | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Gladehill | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Rhoadesville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Locust Grove | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Catharpin | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Middleburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Providence Forge | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Mc Lean | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Monroe | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Powhatan | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clifton | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Colonial Beach | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Chesterfield | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Nokesville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Dumfries | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Scottsburg | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Earlysville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Crimora | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| North Garden | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Clarksville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Fishersville | Moderateas of Jul 15 | Grass | Moderate |
| Roanoke | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Blacksburg | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Cave Spring | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Salem | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Christiansburg | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Bristol | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Radford | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Woolwine | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Pembroke | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Marion | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Catawba | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Mccoy | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Boones Mill | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Pennington Gap | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Hillsville | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Little Creek | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Coeburn | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Glade Spring | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Tazewell | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Pulaski | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Cedar Bluff | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Hiwassee | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Max Meadows | Noneas of Jul 15 | None | Moderate |
| Portsmouth | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Suffolk | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Burke | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| West Falls Church | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Brambleton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Chantilly | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cherry Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Woodlawn | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Rose Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Meadowbrook | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Colonial Heights | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hybla Valley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Idylwood | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bon Air | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Stone Ridge | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wolf Trap | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Highland Springs | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Newington | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Mount Vernon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cascades | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Gloucester Point | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Damascus | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Luray | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Abingdon | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wytheville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| South Boston | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Purcellville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cross Junction | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bluefield | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Goode | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ebony | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Manakin Sabot | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| The Plains | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| New Market | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Jamesville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bealeton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Milford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| South Hill | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Big Island | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Dutton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hague | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wilsons | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Walkerton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ruckersville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Stephenson | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Aylett | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Amonate | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Crystal Spring Knolls | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Nellysford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Woodford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Ford | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Villa Heights | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Palmyra | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Wirtz | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Bracey | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hamilton | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Blue Ridge | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Moseley | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Norge | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Catlett | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Farmville | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Cumberland | No live reading | Not available | Moderate |
| Hayes | 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 Virginia allergy season
Allergy levels in Virginia 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 Virginia?
Pollen levels in Virginia usually begin climbing in February and reach their highest point in April.
What is the worst month for allergies in Virginia?
April is typically the worst month in Virginia, driven by oak pollen.
When does ragweed season end in Virginia?
Ragweed pollen in Virginia usually fades by the end of October, after the first hard frost in colder areas.
When is the best time for allergies in Virginia?
January usually brings the lowest pollen levels of the year in Virginia.