The Bismarck year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Bismarck: tree pollen February to May, grass May to August, and ragweed from early August until the first frost, around September 27.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around September 27.

When does ragweed season end in Bismarck?

Ragweed season in Bismarck typically ends with the first frost, around September 27. Some years it comes as early as September 23, some as late as October 2.

A light frost around September 27 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by October 5. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).

The rest of the Bismarck pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Eastern red cedar February to April
Elm February to April
Maple March to April
Oak April to May
Cottonwood April to May
Grass May to August

Season-by-season detail is on the North Dakota page.

Nearby calendars

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