When is pollen worst in Bothell?

Bothell runs the classic three-wave calendar: tree pollen Feb–May, grass Apr–Jul, then ragweed Aug–Oct. The two worst stretches are the spring tree peak and the late-summer ragweed peak. Currently, grass pollen is what's driving counts this month.

What's in the air in Bothell right now?

Right now grass pollen leads in Bothell at a Low (2/5) level. The species actually in the air today: Pine, Oak, and Grasses. On a quiet live day, Bothell's seasonal calendar fills in what's typically airborne this time of year.

Is tree or grass pollen higher in Bothell in spring?

In spring, tree pollen leads in Bothell — trees pollinate Feb–May, ahead of grass (Apr–Jul). The handoff is the tail of the tree window: tree counts taper as grass climbs, so an early-spring flare is more likely tree pollen and a late-spring one more likely grass.

What makes Bothell's pollen season distinctive?

Bothell sits in the mild, wet Pacific Northwest zone, which means a mild, wet pattern in which a long grass season is usually the bigger problem than the early tree burst, and ragweed stays light. That shapes when symptoms hit and which allergen to watch.

How do I reduce pollen exposure in Bothell?

Through Bothell's peak windows (tree Feb–May, grass Apr–Jul, ragweed Aug–Oct), keep windows shut and run AC on recirculate; counts run highest on dry, warm, windy mornings, so push outdoor activity to late afternoon or just after rain, which clears pollen from the air. A HEPA purifier indoors, a saline rinse after being outside, showering before bed, and starting antihistamines a week or two before your worst local window all measurably cut symptoms.

What pollen index counts as high?

Pollen is reported on a categorical scale — None, Low, Moderate, High, and Very High. "High" and above means most allergy sufferers notice symptoms even with brief outdoor exposure, and sensitized people should limit time outside and pre-medicate. "Low" to "Moderate" usually only affects highly sensitive individuals.

Bothell, Washington Pollen Count

Bothell pollen count and allergy forecast — tree, grass, and ragweed seasons and what’s pollinating now

Bothell, WA · Pollen count right now

Grass pollen is Low in Bothell today

Tree: Very Low 1/5Grass: Low 2/5Tomorrow: Low

Today’s pollen by type

TreeVery Low1/5
GrassLow2/5
Weed / RagweedOut of season

Active now: Pine, Oak, Grasses.

Bothell pollen calendar

Typical peak months for each pollen type in this climate region. The highlighted column is the current month.

JFMAMJJASOND

TreeFeb–May

GrassApr–Jul

WeedAug–Oct

How Bothell’s pollen count works

The calendar above is tuned to Bothell’s mild, wet Pacific Northwest climate, not a national average: tree pollen peaks Feb–May, grass Apr–Jul, and ragweed Aug–Oct here. Those windows are why grass pollen is the one in season in Bothell right now.

Right now grass pollen leads in Bothell at a Low (2/5) level. The species actually in the air today: Pine, Oak, and Grasses. Counts run highest on warm, dry, windy mornings and drop after rain, which washes pollen out of the air — reported on the None / Low / Moderate / High / Very High scale.

Frequently asked

When is pollen worst in Bothell?: Bothell runs the classic three-wave calendar: tree pollen Feb–May, grass Apr–Jul, then ragweed Aug–Oct. The two worst stretches are the spring tree peak and the late-summer ragweed peak. Currently, grass pollen is what's driving counts this month.
What's in the air in Bothell right now?: Right now grass pollen leads in Bothell at a Low (2/5) level. The species actually in the air today: Pine, Oak, and Grasses. On a quiet live day, Bothell's seasonal calendar fills in what's typically airborne this time of year.
Is tree or grass pollen higher in Bothell in spring?: In spring, tree pollen leads in Bothell — trees pollinate Feb–May, ahead of grass (Apr–Jul). The handoff is the tail of the tree window: tree counts taper as grass climbs, so an early-spring flare is more likely tree pollen and a late-spring one more likely grass.
What makes Bothell's pollen season distinctive?: Bothell sits in the mild, wet Pacific Northwest zone, which means a mild, wet pattern in which a long grass season is usually the bigger problem than the early tree burst, and ragweed stays light. That shapes when symptoms hit and which allergen to watch.
How do I reduce pollen exposure in Bothell?: Through Bothell's peak windows (tree Feb–May, grass Apr–Jul, ragweed Aug–Oct), keep windows shut and run AC on recirculate; counts run highest on dry, warm, windy mornings, so push outdoor activity to late afternoon or just after rain, which clears pollen from the air. A HEPA purifier indoors, a saline rinse after being outside, showering before bed, and starting antihistamines a week or two before your worst local window all measurably cut symptoms.
What pollen index counts as high?: Pollen is reported on a categorical scale — None, Low, Moderate, High, and Very High. "High" and above means most allergy sufferers notice symptoms even with brief outdoor exposure, and sensitized people should limit time outside and pre-medicate. "Low" to "Moderate" usually only affects highly sensitive individuals.

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