Kentucky Pollen Count Today

Check today's pollen count by city in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky

Pollen levels in Kentucky 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 Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Georgetown.

Today's statewide signal

Kentucky pollen count by city: Ohio River valleys, Bluegrass lawns, and fall ragweed

Kentucky allergy conditions can shift between humid river valleys, Bluegrass pastures, urban tree canopy, wooded hills, and warm south-central corridors. Compare Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Georgetown, Richmond, and Elizabethtown for local pollen levels, dominant allergens, weather context, and short-term trend signals.

Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Kentucky cities.

Highest city index now

Bowling Green

Maple · Very High

Average pollen index: 5
Average humidity: 67%
Average wind: 12 mph

Live city comparison

Today's pollen and weather by city

Sort Kentucky cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.

		Main allergen			Weather context
Bowling Green	5Very High	Maple	Falling Forecast eases toward moderate conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Partly sunny Watch maple levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Georgetown	5Very High	Maple	Falling Forecast eases toward none conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Chance of showers 12 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
Richmond	5Very High	Maple	Rising Forecast moves toward very high conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Partly sunny Watch maple levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Elizabethtown	5Very High	Maple	Falling Forecast eases toward none conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Chance of showers 14 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
Louisville	4High	Maple	Rising Forecast moves toward very high conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Humid 15 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.
Lexington	4High	Birch	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Partly sunny 14 mph wind can disperse birch pollen quickly today.
Owensboro	4High	Oak	Rising Forecast moves toward very high conditions tomorrow.	79°F	Humid 15 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.
Covington	4High	Birch	Rising Forecast moves toward low conditions tomorrow.	78°F	Partly sunny Watch birch levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Bowling Green

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

79°11 mph69%

Watch maple levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Georgetown

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

79°12 mph68%

12 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

Richmond

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

79°6 mph69%

Watch maple levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Elizabethtown

Maple is the main allergen

Very High

Pollen index

Trend

Falling

79°14 mph63%

14 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

Louisville

Maple is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

79°15 mph74%

15 mph wind can disperse maple pollen quickly today.

Lexington

Birch is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

79°14 mph67%

14 mph wind can disperse birch pollen quickly today.

Owensboro

Oak is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

79°15 mph78%

15 mph wind can disperse oak pollen quickly today.

Covington

Birch is the main allergen

High

Pollen index

Trend

Rising

78°9 mph49%

Watch birch levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.

Regional allergy forecast

How Kentucky regions compare today

Louisville, Covington, Owensboro, and the Ohio River corridor

Kentucky’s river cities can combine humid valley air, sycamore and cottonwood corridors, urban hardwoods, lawns, and roadside ragweed. Calm mornings may hold pollen near the river, while breezy afternoons can move it quickly across neighborhoods.

SycamoreCottonwoodGrassRagweed

Index: 4
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 13

Lexington, Georgetown, and Richmond Bluegrass region

Central Kentucky’s allergy pattern is shaped by horse farms, pasture grasses, oak and maple canopy, open roads, and disturbed-field weeds. Grass pollen can feel especially noticeable around mowing, warm wind, and dry stretches.

OakMapleKentucky bluegrassRagweed

Index: 5
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 11

Bowling Green and Elizabethtown south-central corridor

South-central Kentucky often has a warmer, longer-feeling season, with cedar or juniper, hardwoods, lawns, pastures, and late-summer weeds overlapping across suburban and rural edges.

Cedar/juniperOakGrassMold

Index: 5
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 13

State-specific pollen calendar

When major allergens are active in Kentucky

Trees

March to May

MarAprMay

Maple, oak, cedar or juniper, birch, sycamore, cottonwood, hickory, and walnut can drive spring symptoms. Southern and river-valley areas may start earlier during warm late-winter patterns.

Grasses

May to July

MayJunJul

Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, ryegrass, lawns, horse pastures, parks, hay fields, and road edges can raise grass pollen during warm, dry, breezy weather.

Weeds

August to November

AugSepOctNov

Ragweed is the major late-season trigger and can remain active until frost. Pigweed, lamb’s quarters, and other disturbed-ground weeds can add pressure around fields, roadways, and vacant lots.

Mold and indoor season

December to February

DecJanFeb

Outdoor pollen usually drops after hard freezes, but damp leaves, river humidity, basement mold, dust mites, pet dander, and dry indoor air can still keep symptoms active.

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.

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About Pollen in Kentucky

Kentucky 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 Kentucky pollen forecasts

Why can Louisville or Covington pollen feel worse near the river?

River corridors often combine humidity, mature trees, calm morning air, and nearby road or rail edges where weeds grow. That can make pollen, mold, and ragweed feel more concentrated than a broad statewide forecast suggests.

Is Kentucky bluegrass the only grass allergy trigger in Kentucky?

No. Kentucky bluegrass can contribute, but fescue, ryegrass, pasture grasses, lawns, parks, hay fields, and roadside grasses can all add to late-spring and summer symptoms.

Why is Lexington different from Louisville for allergies?

Lexington sits in the Bluegrass region with more pasture, farm-edge grass, and open-land ragweed influence. Louisville is more river-valley and urban-canopy driven, with Ohio River humidity and neighborhood tree cover shaping exposure.

When should Kentucky residents watch for ragweed?

Ragweed usually becomes important in August, often peaks in late summer or early fall, and can last until frost. Wind can carry ragweed pollen long distances, so city residents can still react even when plants are not obvious nearby.