Check today's pollen count by city in Delaware. Explore local allergy forecasts, monitor common seasonal allergens, and use city-level trends to plan around high pollen days.
Allergy Ava organizes statewide and local pollen information so you can compare conditions, anticipate seasonal flare-ups, and find relevant allergy forecast pages faster.
Today's pollen count in Delaware
Pollen levels in Delaware can vary by city, weather, vegetation, and season. Choose a local forecast below to see the current allergy index, main allergen, and 5-day outlook for cities including Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Middletown.
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About Pollen in Delaware
Delaware allergy sufferers can use this page to monitor pollen trends and find relevant city forecasts when available. Pollen levels vary by season, with tree pollen often peaking in spring, grass pollen becoming more active in late spring and summer, and weed pollen, especially ragweed, remaining a concern in late summer and fall.
Use Allergy Ava's city-level forecasts to plan outdoor activities, manage medication timing, and stay informed about the allergens most prevalent in your area. Our data is updated regularly to give you the most accurate picture of current conditions.
Frequently asked questions about Delaware pollen forecasts
Does going to a Delaware beach provide relief from pollen?
Sometimes. An onshore ocean breeze can dilute airborne pollen, but winds from inland may carry it toward the coast. Dune grasses, nearby vegetation, and coastal humidity can also keep symptoms active.
Is Delaware’s yellow goldenrod causing my fall allergies?
Usually not. Goldenrod has heavy pollen that is mainly carried by insects. Ragweed blooms at roughly the same time but releases lightweight pollen into the wind, making it the more likely fall trigger.
Why can Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach have different pollen levels?
Wilmington has a denser urban and hardwood-tree canopy, while Rehoboth Beach is influenced by coastal wind, grasses, and humidity. Wind direction and recent rainfall can widen the difference on any given day.
Does rain always improve Delaware beach allergies?
Steady rain can wash pollen from the air temporarily. However, lingering humidity and wet vegetation may increase mold exposure, and pollen can rebound after surfaces dry.
Today's statewide signal
Track Delaware pollen from Wilmington to the beaches
Delaware’s pollen conditions can change quickly between northern city neighborhoods, central farmland, and the Atlantic coast. Compare today’s dominant allergen, pollen index, wind, humidity, and rain outlook across six Delaware communities.
Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Delaware cities.
Highest city index now
Newark
Maple · Very High
5
Average pollen index
4
Average humidity
55%
Average wind
10 mph
Live city comparison
Today's pollen and weather by city
Sort Delaware cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.
Mature street trees, wooded parks, university landscaping, and urban heat contribute to an intense spring tree season around Wilmington and Newark.
OakMapleCedar/juniperGrass pollen
Index
5
Humidity
49%
Wind
12
Central Delaware
Suburban growth, farmland, lawns, and open roadside vegetation create a mix of tree pollen, summer grasses, and late-season ragweed.
OakGrass pollenRagweedOutdoor mold
Index
4
Humidity
63%
Wind
9
Delaware beaches
Onshore wind may reduce pollen on some days, but coastal grasses, inland airflow, summer humidity, and damp vegetation can keep allergy symptoms active.
Grass pollenRagweedTree pollenOutdoor mold
Index
4
Humidity
53%
Wind
8
State-specific pollen calendar
When major allergens are active in Delaware
Spring trees
March to May
MarAprMay
Maple, cedar/juniper, oak, birch, and hickory contribute to Delaware’s main spring pollen wave.
Grasses
May to July
MayJunJul
Grass pollen rises around lawns, fields, roadsides, parks, and coastal communities during warm and breezy weather.
Ragweed and weeds
August to October
AugSepOct
Ragweed is the major fall allergy concern. Giant ragweed may begin blooming in July and continue into October.
Humid-season mold
May to October
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Warm humidity, storms, wetlands, and damp vegetation can increase mold pressure, particularly in central and coastal Delaware.
Weather-pollen correlation
What weather means for today's allergy risk
Wind can disperse pollen, rain can temporarily wash particles down, and humidity can increase mold irritation. The city table combines pollen and weather signals so users can compare outdoor risk without opening every city page.