when is pollen season in georgia

Pollen season in Georgia usually starts very early (often in February) and can run all the way into October , with different types of pollen peaking at different times.

Quick Scoop: Georgia Pollen Season

• Overall “pollen season” in Georgia: roughly February through late October , depending on weather and where you are in the state.

• Earliest start: some areas (especially South and Central Georgia) can see noticeable tree pollen as early as January–February.

• Latest end: many sources note pollen easing by late September to late October , with relief after the first real cold snap or frost.

By Type of Pollen

• Tree pollen:
  • Starts: late February (sometimes January in milder areas).

* Peaks: **March–April** (this is when you see the classic yellow dust on cars and patios).

* Tapers off: by **late May**.

• Grass pollen:
  • Starts: mid‑ to late April.

* Peaks: **May–June** , continuing into summer.

* Eases: by **late June or mid‑summer** , though some grass pollen can linger.

• Weed (ragweed, etc.) pollen:
  • Starts: August.

* Peaks: **late August–September**.

* Ends: usually **late September to late October** , sometimes into early November in warm years.

Regional Differences in Georgia

• North Georgia:
  • Pollen often starts a bit later (early March) and ends by mid–late September thanks to cooler temps.

• Metro Atlanta & Central Georgia:
  • Often begins late February , with tree pollen spikes in early spring and weed pollen into late September/early October.

• South Georgia:
  • Earliest and longest season, sometimes starting mid‑February and stretching into mid‑October or a bit later in warm years.

Simple Rule of Thumb

• Expect some outdoor pollen in Georgia from about February until the first real frost (often late October).

• The worst months for many allergy sufferers are March, April, May, and September.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.