The pollen count in Lubbock peaks in March–October, though allergy sufferers can experience symptoms from as early as late winter. Warm winters in the South mean pollen season can begin as early as January and stretch nearly year-round.
The primary driver is Mulberry — mulberry trees are prolific pollinators and a major trigger of allergies in warm, dry climates. On warm, dry, and windy days the pollen count in Lubbock can spike dramatically, while rain temporarily brings it down.
Tree pollen starts in late winter and runs through spring. Grass pollen peaks during spring. Ragweed dominates from August through October.