The Duluth year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Duluth: tree pollen March to June, grass May to July, and ragweed from mid-August until the first frost, around October 1.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around October 1.

When does ragweed season end in Duluth?

Ragweed season in Duluth typically ends with the first frost, around October 1. Some years it comes as early as September 26, some as late as October 7.

A light frost around October 1 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by October 13. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).

The rest of the Duluth pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Birch April to May
Oak April to June
Maple March to May
Alder March to April
Ash April to May
Pine May to June
Grass May to July

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

Nearby calendars

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