The Fargo year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Fargo: tree pollen February to May, grass May to August, and ragweed from early August until the first frost, around September 30.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around September 30.

When does ragweed season end in Fargo?

Ragweed season in Fargo typically ends with the first frost, around September 30. Some years it comes as early as September 25, some as late as October 5.

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

The rest of the Fargo 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 Fargo come from the Fargo Hector International Airport weather station's 30-year records. Season windows reviewed August 2026.