The Albuquerque year in pollen
Pollen seasons in Albuquerque: tree pollen February to June, grass April to October, and ragweed from early August until the first frost, around November 3.
First frost lands around November 3 in Albuquerque — about 10 days later than New Mexico overall — which shifts when ragweed season ends here.
When does ragweed season end in Albuquerque?
Ragweed season in Albuquerque typically ends with the first frost, around November 3. Some years it comes as early as October 29, some as late as November 9.
A light frost around November 3 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by November 15. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).
The rest of the Albuquerque pollen year
| Allergen | Typical season |
|---|---|
| Juniper | February to April |
| Mulberry | February to April |
| Ash | February to April |
| Olive | April to May |
| Mesquite | April to June |
| Grass | April to October |
Season-by-season detail is on the New Mexico page.
Nearby calendars
Frost dates for Albuquerque come from the Albuquerque International Airport weather station's 30-year records. Season windows reviewed August 2026.