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Winston-Salem Allergy Season Guide

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Summary

PollyMap does not yet have weekly collected pollen data for Winston-Salem. 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 Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem shares North Carolina's a humid subtropical to humid continental climate with warm, humid summers and mild to cold winters. at 909 ft elevation.

Winston-Salem at 909 ft elevation sits within North Carolina's broader regional climate.

In Winston-Salem, 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.

Winston-Salem'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.

Winston-Salem monthly allergy calendar

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
TreeLowModV.HighV.HighHighModLowLowLowLowLowLow
GrassLowModHighV.HighHighModLowLowLow
WeedLowLowLowModModModHighV.HighV.HighHighModLow
MoldLowModModModHighHighV.HighV.HighV.HighHighModLow

Most common local pollens — trees

Most common local pollens — grasses

Most common local pollens — weeds

Most common airborne molds

Current PollyMap data for Winston-Salem

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

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Frequently asked questions about allergies in Winston-Salem

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