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Detroit Allergy Season Guide

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Detroit. 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 Detroit

Detroit shares Michigan's a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. at 656 ft elevation.

Detroit at 656 ft elevation sits within Michigan's broader regional climate.

In Detroit, 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.

Detroit'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.

Detroit monthly allergy calendar

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

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 Detroit

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

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