Sacramento Pollen Levels (2024)

FAQs

How bad is Sacramento for allergies? ›

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranked Sacramento as one of the least challenging cities for seasonal allergies in a 2024 Allergy Capitals report. Try telling that to the people who live here. The air can be problematic for allergy sufferers and the last couple of months of heavy rain doesn't help.

Scientists have reported that warming temperatures and other environmental factors have made seasonal allergens such as tree pollen, mold, and other spores worse over the past several decades.

On an average day, pollen counts rise during the morning, peak about midday, and then gradually fall. So the lowest pollen counts are usually before dawn and in the late afternoon to early evening.

If you're looking for allergy relief, you'll want to head west or north. California has several cities listed among the best places for allergy sufferers, including San Jose, Sacramento, Stockton, Bakersfield and Los Angeles.

Sagebrush, Russian thistle, and pigweed are the biggest offenders for Southern California, while ragweed and sagebrush cause the biggest issues in Northern California.

Why are my allergies getting worse? Allergies can worsen over time because, as you age, your immune system changes. Sometimes it can become intolerant to allergens it used to tolerate. Seasonal allergies can also be worse due to climate change.

Pennsylvania. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) released the 2022 Allergy Capitals of the United States and lists Scranton, Pennsylvania, as number one.

The 2024 allergy season is expected to start earlier and potentially feel worse than other years; The New York Times reports, “Spring allergy seasons are beginning about 20 days earlier than they had, according to an analysis of pollen count data from 60 stations across North America from 1990 to 2018.” But why, and ...

Pollen: Rain prevents pollen from traveling and can be a relief for some people with this common allergy. However, it can also increase pollen exposure when pollen is broken into smaller particles. Pollen counts also sometimes increase significantly right after rainstorms.

Does wearing a mask help with allergies? ›

Masks provide enough protection to block common allergens, including pollen, dust mites, and mold. However, they're not an effective choice for all seasonal or other allergies. Any mask can help reduce allergy symptoms, but surgical masks are often the best choice.

Tree pollination starts in February and goes through May, the foundation said. Grass pollinates from April through June, and weeds pollinate July through November. That means there are just two months — January and December — when pollen isn't flying through the air.

While allergies are a nuisance year-round for those affected, there are two main allergy season spikes in California: one in the spring and one in the fall. Spring allergy season begins at the end of January and fall allergy season can run through the end of October.

Tree pollens are the major culprits for our seasonal allergies in Northern California right now, with Ash, Oak, and Mulberry being the worst. Typically March and April are the months with the highest tree pollens, and May is the peak month of grasses.