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Grand Rapids Allergy Season Guide

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Grand Rapids. 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 Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids shares Michigan's a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. at 640 ft elevation.

Grand Rapids at 640 ft elevation sits within Michigan's broader regional climate.

In Grand Rapids, 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.

Grand Rapids'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.

Grand Rapids monthly allergy calendar

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

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 Grand Rapids

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

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Frequently asked questions about allergies in Grand Rapids

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