Low
Clear day — no significant pollen activity
Tomorrow ↑ · Updated 14 hours ago
Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Pollen levels in Knoxville are currently low. Most people should not experience allergy symptoms from pollen.
Tree pollen: None. Grass pollen: None. Weed pollen: None.
Yes, pollen conditions in Knoxville are expected to worsen tomorrow.
Nestled in the Tennessee Valley between the Cumberland Plateau and the Great Smoky Mountains, Knoxville consistently ranks among the most challenging U.S. cities for seasonal allergies. Its humid subtropical climate, long growing season, and valley geography trap pollen and mold spores at high concentrations for much of the year.
Tree pollen kicks off the allergy calendar in late February and peaks from March through April, with oak, cedar, juniper, maple, birch, hickory, sycamore, and pine driving the heaviest counts. As tree season winds down in May, grass pollen takes over through June and July, dominated by Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda, Timothy, orchard, and fescue — all widespread across East Tennessee lawns and pastures.
Late summer brings weed pollen, led by ragweed from mid-August through October, alongside lamb's quarters, pigweed, plantain, and sorrel. The overlap between lingering grasses and emerging ragweed in August often intensifies symptoms.
Beyond pollen, Knoxville's persistent humidity fuels year-round outdoor and indoor mold (notably Alternaria and Cladosporium), while dust mites thrive in warm homes and valley-trapped ozone and particulate pollution can aggravate reactions.
Overall, Knoxville's allergy profile is defined by an extended, overlapping pollen season compounded by high humidity, mold, and air-quality concerns.