The Missoula year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Missoula: tree pollen March to June, grass May to July, and ragweed from early August until the first frost, around September 26.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around September 26.

When does ragweed season end in Missoula?

Ragweed season in Missoula typically ends with the first frost, around September 26. Some years it comes as early as September 20, some as late as October 1.

A light frost around September 26 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by October 6. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).

The rest of the Missoula pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Juniper March to May
Cottonwood and aspen March to May
Maple (boxelder) March to May
Birch and alder April to May
Pine May to June
Grass May to July

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

Nearby calendars

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