Virginia pollen and allergy seasons
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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Cities in Virginia
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Today and worst today come from live readings where available. Typical shows the usual level for this month from the seasonal profile.
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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.