Check today's pollen count by city in Vermont. 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 Vermont
Pollen levels in Vermont 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 Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Rutland city, Bennington, Brattleboro.
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About Pollen in Vermont
Vermont 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 Vermont pollen forecasts
Does Vermont’s maple sugaring season mean maple pollen is already high?
Not necessarily. Maple sugaring depends on late-winter freeze-and-thaw cycles, while pollen is released later when the trees flower. A strong sap run does not automatically mean a high-pollen day.
Why can Burlington’s pollen season start before mountain towns?
The Champlain Valley sits at a lower elevation and often warms earlier than higher terrain. Lake breezes, farmland, and local tree cover can further separate Burlington’s daily conditions from central Vermont.
Does Vermont snow eliminate outdoor allergies?
Snow cover and freezing temperatures greatly reduce outdoor pollen, creating a genuine winter lull. Indoor mold, dust mites, and pet allergens can still cause symptoms until outdoor pollen returns.
Why do my allergies flare during Vermont’s fall foliage season?
The colorful leaves are not usually the direct trigger. Ragweed may still be airborne in early fall, while damp fallen leaves and forest debris can increase mold spores.
Today's statewide signal
Vermont allergy seasons arrive valley by valley
Vermont’s spring warmup, forest pollen, and summer grasses do not peak everywhere at once. Compare today’s pollen index, leading allergen, wind, humidity, and weather across the Champlain Valley, central Vermont, and the southern Green Mountains.
Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Vermont cities.
Highest city index now
Burlington
Maple · Very High
5
Average pollen index
4
Average humidity
62%
Average wind
9 mph
Live city comparison
Today's pollen and weather by city
Sort Vermont cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.
Lower elevation, lake-influenced weather, suburban lawns, and surrounding farmland can bring an earlier tree and grass season than Vermont’s higher terrain.
MapleBirchGrass pollenRagweed
Index
4
Humidity
65%
Wind
10
Central Green Mountain corridor
Rutland’s valley location is surrounded by forested slopes and open land, producing concentrated spring tree pollen followed by grasses and moisture-related mold.
MapleBirchGrass pollenOutdoor mold
Index
5
Humidity
52%
Wind
5
Southern Vermont
Southern valleys often warm before northern Vermont, while hardwood forests, lawns, and river corridors support tree pollen, summer grass, and fall ragweed.
OakBirchGrass pollenRagweed
Index
5
Humidity
57%
Wind
11
State-specific pollen calendar
When major allergens are active in Vermont
Forest trees
April to May
AprMay
Maple, birch, alder, oak, and other hardwoods release pollen as Vermont emerges from winter, with timing varying by elevation.
Grasses
June to July
JunJul
Grass pollen rises across lawns, hayfields, parks, and open valleys during Vermont’s compressed warm season.
Weeds
August to September
AugSep
Ragweed and other weeds become more important in late summer before colder nights and frost bring the season to a close.
Mold and leaf decay
June to October
JunJulAugSepOct
Rain, humid vegetation, forest soil, and damp autumn leaves can increase mold exposure even as plant pollen begins to decline.
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.