
Dr. Alice Chau
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Check today's pollen count by city in Washington. 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.
Pollen levels in Washington 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 Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent.
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Washington 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.
Comparing nearby states can help you understand regional allergy shifts, seasonal pollen timing, and conditions that may affect travel or outdoor plans.
Washington allergy conditions can differ substantially between Seattle, Spokane, and other parts of the state because western and eastern Washington have different moisture patterns, vegetation, and seasonal timing. People searching for a Washington pollen forecast often want to compare coastal or Puget Sound conditions with drier inland areas.
Tree pollen is a common spring trigger in many Washington communities, followed by grass pollen and later seasonal weeds. Local rainfall, wind, and regional plant density can all influence how allergens spread, making city-level pollen tracking more useful than relying on a single statewide view.
Rain usually lowers airborne pollen while it is falling, but western Washington’s moisture also supports abundant plant growth. When several dry or breezy days follow, trees and grasses can release accumulated pollen and counts may rise quickly.
The Cascades separate the marine climate of western Washington from the drier inland climate around Spokane. The two regions warm at different rates and support different mixes of trees, grasses, and weeds, so their seasonal peaks do not always coincide.
Alder and cedar or juniper are among the earlier pollen sources in western Washington. Maple, cottonwood, and birch follow as spring develops. Birch is found across the state and is one of the more abundant pollen types measured in Seattle.
Yes. Wildfire smoke is an airway irritant rather than pollen, but it can cause coughing, eye irritation, congestion, or breathing difficulty and may aggravate asthma. During smoke events, check the air-quality forecast separately from the pollen index.
Today's statewide signal
The Cascades divide Washington into two very different allergy environments. Marine weather and dense vegetation shape the western cities, while Spokane’s drier climate favors grasses, dust, and open-land weeds. Compare each city’s pollen forecast with wind, rain, and temperature before heading outside.
Data updates regularly to reflect current conditions across Washington cities.
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Sort Washington cities by pollen index, temperature, or trend. Select a city for its full local forecast.
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| Bellevue | 4High | Ragweed | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near high conditions. | 83°F | Partly sunny Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours. |
| Seattle | 3Moderate | Ragweed | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near moderate conditions. | 83°F | Partly sunny Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours. |
| Everett | 2Low | Ragweed | Rising Forecast moves toward moderate conditions tomorrow. | 82°F | Partly sunny Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours. |
| Spokane | 0None | Tree | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 82°F | Humid Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Tacoma | 0None | Tree | Rising Forecast moves toward moderate conditions tomorrow. | 83°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Vancouver | 0None | Tree | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 83°F | Breezy Breezy conditions may lift pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, and surfaces. |
| Kent | 0None | Tree | Rising Forecast moves toward moderate conditions tomorrow. | 83°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
| Spokane Valley | 0None | Tree | Stable Tomorrow looks similar, near none conditions. | 82°F | Partly sunny Outdoor pollen exposure looks limited for most people today. |
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Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
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Watch ragweed levels and limit long outdoor exposure during peak hours.
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Regional allergy forecast
Alder, cedar, and other trees can begin releasing pollen during mild late-winter weather. Birch becomes important later in spring, followed by a strong grass season across lawns, parks, and open areas surrounding the Puget Sound.
Vancouver’s relatively mild winters and position along the Columbia River give it a long growing season. Tree pollen arrives early, while grasses and broadleaf weeds become more prominent during dry late-spring and summer weather.
Spokane and Spokane Valley have colder winters, warmer summer afternoons, and less rainfall than western Washington. Spring trees give way to grasses and dry-land weeds such as sagebrush later in the season.
State-specific pollen calendar
February to May
Alder, cedar, juniper, maple, cottonwood, and birch appear in overlapping waves. Mild western winters can bring the first pollen earlier than expected.
May to August
Grass can become the dominant summer allergen on both sides of the Cascades, especially during dry stretches following spring growth.
June to October
Plantain, dock, and sorrel contribute in western Washington, while sagebrush and other dry-land weeds become more relevant around Spokane.
December to January
Outdoor pollen is usually lowest in midwinter, although early alder or cedar pollen may appear during unusually mild weather. Indoor mold and dust mites can remain active.
Weather-pollen correlation
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.