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Ann Arbor Allergy Season Guide

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Ann Arbor. This guide is based on regional climate patterns and historical allergen data while we recruit a local collection partner. Tree pollen peaks in spring, grass pollen in late spring and early summer, and weed pollen in late summer and fall.

Local allergy guide for Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor shares Michigan's a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. at 840 ft elevation.

Ann Arbor at 840 ft elevation sits within Michigan's broader regional climate.

In Ann Arbor, tree pollen — including Maple, Oak, Birch — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bluegrass grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.

Ann Arbor's local mold profile includes Alternaria, Cladosporium, Aspergillus. Spore counts tend to peak after rainfall and during the warm, humid portion of the year.

Local weather — temperature, rainfall, wind, and humidity — drives day-to-day pollen levels. Dry, windy days following warm weather typically produce the highest counts, while heavy rain temporarily clears the air.

Ann Arbor monthly allergy calendar

Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Ann Arbor.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TreeLowModHighV.HighV.HighHighModLowLowLowLowLow
GrassLowModHighV.HighHighModLowLow
WeedLowLowLowModModModHighV.HighV.HighHighModLow
MoldLowLowModModHighHighV.HighV.HighV.HighHighModLow

Most common local pollens — trees

Most common local pollens — grasses

Most common local pollens — weeds

Current PollyMap data for Ann Arbor

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Ann Arbor. We are actively recruiting a local collection partner — apply below to bring real, locally-collected pollen data to Ann Arbor.

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