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Lexington Allergy Season Guide
PollyMap is actively seeking a qualified local collection partner in Lexington. This guide uses regional climate and historical allergen data while we recruit a local host.
PollyMap is actively looking for a qualified local partner in Lexington.
We're recruiting a qualified local allergy clinic, naturopathic clinic, university, environmental health professional, or other qualified organization to become the official pollen collection partner for Lexington.
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PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Lexington. 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 Lexington
Lexington shares Kentucky's a humid subtropical to humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and mild to cold winters. at 978 ft elevation.
Lexington at 978 ft elevation sits within Kentucky's broader regional climate.
In Lexington, tree pollen — including Oak, Birch, Cedar — typically dominates from late winter through spring. Bluegrass grass is the most common warm-season pollinator, and Ragweed drives the largest fall pollen load.
Lexington'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.
Lexington monthly allergy calendar
Typical month-by-month intensity for the four major airborne allergen categories in Lexington.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree | Low | Mod | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Grass | — | Low | Mod | High | V.High | High | Mod | Low | Low | Low | — | — |
| Weed | Low | Low | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
| Mold | Low | Mod | Mod | Mod | High | High | V.High | V.High | V.High | High | Mod | Low |
Most common airborne molds
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