The Sarasota year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Sarasota: tree pollen December to April, grass March to October, and ragweed from mid-July until the first frost, around January 10.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around January 10.

When does ragweed season end in Sarasota?

Ragweed season in Sarasota typically ends with the first frost, around January 10. Some years it comes as early as January 2, some as late as January 21.

The rest of the Sarasota pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Oak (live oak) January to April
Pine January to April
Cypress and red cedar December to February
Grass March to October

Season-by-season detail is on the Florida page.

Nearby calendars

Frost dates for Sarasota come from the Sarasota Bradenton Airport weather station's 30-year records. Season windows reviewed August 2026.