Sedona Pollen Report

Stay informed about local Sedona allergen levels and plan your day accordingly. Our pollen reporting is monitored and interpreted by Lindsey, a board certified family nurse practitioner specializing in allergy and immunology, ensuring the information is clinically relevant and reliable for your health decisions.

Today's Pollen Forecast

Pollen Index

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Current Allergen Breakdown

Tree Pollen

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Grass Pollen

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Weed Pollen

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Mold

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Clinically Guided Pollen Reporting and Allergy Management

At Carefree Allergy, the pollen report is not a generic feed. Lindsey personally reviews and interprets local allergen data to provide meaningful, clinically relevant information for patients in Arizona. This allows individuals and families to understand what is actively circulating in the air, how it may be affecting their symptoms, and how to plan the most effective allergy treatment approach.

The data behind the report comes from Pollykit, a personal air sampling kit that Lindsey uses to collect and analyze real pollen samples in the lab. You can also order one for your own home to get a full breakdown of exactly what pollen and allergens Lindsey finds inside and outside your living environment, giving you a far more precise picture than regional counts alone.

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What Pollens are in the Air

Spring is one of the most challenging seasons for allergy sufferers in Sedona and whole Arizona. As temperatures warm up, trees kick off the pollen season in full force: oaks, mulberries, ashes, and junipers are among the biggest culprits, releasing large amounts of pollen that can trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. If you’ve noticed your symptoms flaring up between February and May, tree pollen is likely to blame. Grasses and ragweed also start making their presence felt toward the end of spring, so even as tree season winds down, relief may still be a few weeks away.

Significant

Oaks – Live Oak, Shumard’s Oak, Post Oak

Walnuts & Pecans – Black Walnut, Arizona Walnut, Pecan

Mulberries – Red Mulberry, White Mulberry, Paper-Mulberry

Ashes – Green Ash, Mexican Ash

Cedars & Junipers – Ashe’s Juniper, Eastern Red-Cedar

Ragweed – Annual Ragweed, Great Ragweed, Perennial Ragweed

Grasses – Bermuda Grass, Orchard Grass, Perennial Rye Grass

Moderate

Elms – American Elm, Slippery Elm, Winged Elm

Poplars & Cottonwoods – Eastern Cottonwood, White Poplar

Mesquites – Honey Mesquite, American Screw-Bean

Plantains – English Plantain, Great Plantain, Woolly Plantain

Amaranths & Goosefoots – Red-Root Amaranth, Giant-Seed Goosefoot

Alfalfa – Alfalfa, Black Medick

Nettles & DocksHeart-Leaf Nettle, Curly Dock

Sorghum & Giant Reed – Johnson Grass, Giant-Reed

Mild

Clovers – Red Clover, White Clover, Crimson Clover

Cat-Tails – Broad-Leaf Cat-Tail, Southern Cat-Tail

Oats & Barley – Oat, Wild Oat, Common Barley

If your allergies don’t let up after spring, summer may be adding to the problem. This season shifts the focus from trees to grasses and weeds. Bermuda grass is one of the most widespread triggers in Sedona and peaks during the warmer months. Ragweed continues to be a concern, and amaranths (a common desert weed) thrive in the summer heat. For those who’ve never connected their mid-year sniffles to allergies, summer grass and weed pollen is often the overlooked cause.

Significant

Ragweed – Annual Ragweed, Great Ragweed, Perennial Ragweed

Grasses – Bermuda Grass, Orchard Grass, Perennial Rye Grass

Mulberries – Red Mulberry, White Mulberry, Paper-Mulberry

Privets – Japanese Privet, Glossy Privet, California Privet

Amaranths – Palmer’s Amaranth, Spiny Amaranth

Corn – Corn (Zea mays)

Moderate

Mesquites – Honey Mesquite, American Screw-Bean
Sorghum & Giant Reed – Johnson Grass, Broom-Corn, Giant-Reed
Plantains – English Plantain, Great Plantain, Woolly Plantain
Amaranths & Goosefoots – Red-Root Amaranth, Sandhill Amaranth
Alfalfa – Alfalfa, Black Medick
Hemp & Nettles – Hemp (Cannabis), Heart-Leaf Nettle
Cocklebur – Rough Cockleburr

Mild

Clovers – Red Clover, White Clover

Cat-Tails – Broad-Leaf Cat-Tail, Southern Cat-Tail

St. Augustine Grass – St. Augustine Grass

Fall doesn’t bring much relief for allergy sufferers in Sedona. Grasses like Bermuda and Orchard Grass remain active well into the season, and amaranths continue to release pollen through the dry autumn months. Privets, popular ornamental shrubs found in many neighborhoods and gardens, also peak in fall and are a surprisingly common trigger that many people don’t think to watch out for. If your symptoms tend to linger past summer, fall allergens may be the reason.

Significant

Grasses – Bermuda Grass, Orchard Grass, Perennial Rye Grass
Privets – Japanese Privet, Glossy Privet, California Privet
Amaranths – Spiny Amaranth
Corn – Corn (Zea mays)

Moderate

Elms – Cedar Elm

Sorghum & Giant Reed – Johnson Grass, Broom-Corn, Giant-Reed

Plantains – English Plantain, Great Plantain

Amaranths & Goosefoots – Red-Root Amaranth, Sandhill Amaranth

Alfalfa – Alfalfa, Black Medick

Hemp & Nettles – Hemp (Cannabis), Heart-Leaf Nettle

Cocklebur – Rough Cockleburr

Mild

Clovers – Red Clover, White Clover

Cat-Tails – Broad-Leaf Cat-Tail, Southern Cat-Tail

St. Augustine Grass – St. Augustine Grass

Winter in Arizona is milder than in most of the country, and unfortunately, so are the allergens. While many plants go dormant, a few key trees get an early start: Ashe’s Juniper (known locally as “cedar fever”) and mulberries can begin releasing pollen as early as December or January, catching many people off guard. Elms and ashes also stir up earlier than expected. If you find yourself sneezing through the holidays or into the new year, winter tree pollen is very likely the cause.

Significant

Cedars & Junipers – Ashe’s Juniper
Mulberries – Red Mulberry, White Mulberry, Texas Mulberry
Ashes – Green Ash, Mexican Ash, Texas Ash
Ragweed – Annual Ragweed
Amaranths – Spiny Amaranth

Moderate

Elms – American Elm, Winged Elm

Poplars & Cottonwoods – Eastern Cottonwood, White Poplar

Plantains – Great Plantain, Woolly Plantain

Sorghum & Giant Reed – Johnson Grass, Giant-Reed

Nettles & Docks – Heart-Leaf Nettle, Curly Dock

Mild

Cat-Tails – Broad-Leaf Cat-Tail

Clovers – White Clover

Pollen Calendar

Knowing what’s in the air is the first step to feeling better. In Sedona, pollen seasons overlap and shift throughout the year, catching many allergy sufferers off guard. The calendar below gives you a clear picture of when trees, grasses, and weeds are most active across the Phoenix valley and greater Arizona, so you can stay one step ahead of your symptoms.

Peak season

Active (lower levels)

Inactive

Understanding Pollen Levels

None: No pollen levels significant enough to cause symptoms

Low: Most people with allergies won’t experience symptoms

Medium: Many people with allergies will experience symptoms

High: Nearly all people with allergies will experience symptoms

Tips for High Pollen Days

Keep windows closed and use air conditioning
Avoid outdoor activities during peak pollen times (early morning)
Shower and change clothes after being outside
Use a HEPA air filter in your bedroom
Consider starting allergy medications before symptoms worsen

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