The Newark year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Newark: tree pollen March to June, grass May to July, and ragweed from mid-August until the first frost, around November 10.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around November 10.

When does ragweed season end in Newark?

Ragweed season in Newark typically ends with the first frost, around November 10. Some years it comes as early as November 4, some as late as November 16.

A light frost around November 10 knocks the season down; the hard freeze that finishes it usually follows by November 22. Based on 30 years of NOAA frost records (1991–2020).

The rest of the Newark pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Maple March to April
Birch April to May
Oak April to June
Ash April to May
Pine May to June
Grass May to July

Season-by-season detail is on the New Jersey page.

Nearby calendars

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