Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:18 +0000

Pollen Count So High in Atlanta You’ll Feel It Every Breath Spring is in full swing in Atlanta, and with flowers blooming and trees shedding pollen, residents are feeling a noticeable uptick in pollen counts—so high, it’s almost impossible to ignore. If you’ve been sneezing, coughing, or dealing with that classic allergy fatigue, you’re not imagining it: Atlanta’s pollen levels have reached a concerning peak that impacts allergy sufferers daily. ### Why Atlanta’s Pollen Count Is So High This Season Atlanta’s warm, humid climate creates an ideal environment for pollen-producing plants, especially cedar, oak, pine, and ragweed—common culprits behind seasonal allergies. During spring, especially in March and April, these trees release vast amounts of fine pollen into the air, which gets easily carried by the wind across neighborhoods. The current pollen count—often spiking into the “very high” or “extreme” range—means even brief outdoor exposure can trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses, and fatigue.