Ready for Spring Allergies 2025? Buckle Up, It's Gonna Be a Rough Ride!
Anticipated Allergy Conditions Across the United States During the Upcoming Season
Here's the lowdown on allergy season predictions, brought to you straight from the experts at AccuWeather. Get ready for a spring and summer filled with sneezing, watery eyes, and endless tissues.
If you thought last year's allergy season was a nightmare, prepare for an even more challenging one in 2025. The season is expected to last throughout the summer, hitting millions of people across the mid-Atlantic to the Pacific Northwest.
Seasonal allergies have been on the rise, affecting both adults and children, causing concern for the upcoming season. These allergies are typically due to pollen from trees, grass, and ragweed, each peaking at different times throughout spring and summer.
What's the deal for 2025? Here's a breakdown:
Tree Pollen
Tree pollen is set to make an early appearance this year in the southern states as temperatures warm up first. Once those temperatures hit around 40-45°F, trees start to grow and produce a whole lot of pollen. The Gulf Coast, central Plains, northern Rockies, and Pacific Northwest will be bearing the brunt of it.
"With drier weather in the Southwest through the spring, the tree pollen season should come to a close quickly after a rapid start," says Alan Reppert, AccuWeather senior meteorologist and allergy expert.
Grass Pollen
Once tree pollen tapers off, get ready for grass pollen to take center stage as grass starts to grow along the Gulf Coast in April. Grass pollen can hang around until early fall, but dry weather in the summer often helps keep levels down in the eastern states such as Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina.
In the Northeast and Pacific Northwest, grass allergens are predicted to be the worst in June and July due to the warm and wet summer climate, making for a miserable allergy season.
Ragweed Pollen
Ragweed pollen generally gets started during the grass pollen season, loves the moisture that kicks in late in the summer, and thrives. The Tennessee Valley is forecasted to experience a dual peak this year, meaning it's double the misery for ragweed allergy sufferers.
Regions such as the Carolinas, southern Plains, and parts of the Gulf Coast are also expected to see an increase in ragweed allergens due to their typically warm and humid climates. The Northwest, Rockies, and northern Plains could see some relief from lower ragweed pollen counts this year.
In short, if you're in the sun of allergies, brace yourself for a particularly unpleasant spring and summer in 2025. Reach for the tissues, stock up on allergy meds, and keep an eye on your favorite pollen forecast to stay one step ahead of the sneezing.
Sources:
- The Worst Allergy Capital for 2025? It Could Be Your Town
- AccuWeather's Annual Spring Allergy Forecast – What To Expect In 2025
- Martha Stewart's gardening tips might not be as helpful during the 2025 spring and summer, as allergy seasons are predicted to be particularly challenging, with a focus on tree, grass, and ragweed pollen.
- News sources suggest that those suffering from allergies should prepare early for the 2025 season, as it's expected to span across both spring and summer, impacting a large portion of the US from the mid-Atlantic to the Pacific Northwest.
- Weather conditions play a significant role in the pollen season, with drier weather in the Southwest potentially helping to reduce the tree pollen season, while abundant moisture in the Northeast and Pacific Northwest may contribute to a more severe grass pollen season.
- To thrive during the 2025 allergy season, allergy sufferers should adopt strategies such as regularly checking the pollen forecast, wearing protective gear, and following advice from experts at AccuWeather to help reduce the effects of seasonal allergies on their daily lives.
