The Lubbock year in pollen
Pollen seasons in Lubbock: tree pollen February to May, grass May to August, and ragweed from early August until the first frost, around November 2.
Lubbock's pollen year runs on a different clock than most of Texas — the seasons below follow Lubbock's own climate, not the statewide picture.
When does ragweed season end in Lubbock?
Ragweed season in Lubbock typically ends with the first frost, around November 2. Some years it comes as early as October 28, some as late as November 7.
A light frost around November 2 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by November 11. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).
The rest of the Lubbock pollen year
| Allergen | Typical 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 Texas page.
Nearby calendars
Frost dates for Lubbock come from the Lubbock weather station's 30-year records. Season windows reviewed August 2026.