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Real-time pollen data for Beaumont — updated daily.
Loblolly pine and shortleaf pine produce the visible yellow pollen that coats everything in Southeast Texas from February through April. Oak (water oak, post oak, live oak) peaks March through May. Sweetgum, elm, ash, and pecan contribute additional pollen. The Big Thicket region north of Beaumont adds an unusually diverse mix of tree pollen from species at the crossroads of multiple ecosystems. Unlike Central Texas, Beaumont does NOT have significant mountain cedar — cedar fever is not a major local trigger.
Bermuda grass dominates maintained lawns, parks, and commercial landscapes. Bahia grass is the primary pasture grass in Southeast Texas and a major regional pollen contributor. The grass pollen season is exceptionally long — April through October — due to the warm, wet Gulf Coast climate. Rice paddies in surrounding Jefferson County (Texas's historic rice-producing region) add agricultural grass pollen. The 65+ inches of annual rainfall fuels grass growth that is more vigorous than in drier parts of Texas.
Ragweed is the dominant fall allergen, thriving in Beaumont's marshy environment and producing severe symptoms in residents whose immune systems don't encounter it daily. Pigweed, lamb's quarters, and marsh elder add to the weed pollen burden. Dog fennel is common in coastal Southeast Texas. The flat coastal plain allows weed pollen to travel long distances on Gulf breezes.
Mold is arguably Beaumont's most significant allergen. The combination of 65+ inches of annual rainfall, 80%+ Gulf Coast humidity, the Neches River floodplain, coastal marshes, and a housing stock repeatedly impacted by hurricane flooding creates year-round mold exposure at levels exceeding most Texas cities. Alternaria, Aspergillus, Cladosporium, and Penicillium are all prevalent. Indoor mold is especially problematic in homes with post-hurricane moisture intrusion.
The Golden Triangle's petrochemical facilities release sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, VOCs, and particulate matter that inflame airways and amplify the body's response to biological allergens. This is not a separate category but a compounding factor that makes every pollen grain and mold spore produce stronger reactions in Beaumont than they would in cleaner air.
Dust mites thrive aggressively in Beaumont's Gulf Coast humidity, reaching peak populations during the long, hot summer. Pet dander and cockroach allergens are significant perennial triggers. Homes with post-flood moisture harbor persistent indoor mold in walls and ductwork.
Severity: Low to Moderate. Beaumont's closest to an allergy break. Tree and weed pollen at their lowest. However, winter rain triggers mold along the Neches River and coastal marshes. Industrial emissions continue year-round, maintaining a baseline respiratory irritant. Dust mites persist in the warm, humid indoor environment.
Severity: Moderate to High. Loblolly pine releases visible yellow pollen starting in February. Oak follows in March. The Piney Woods to the north begin their spring pollen cycle. Mold remains elevated from winter rain. The wet season begins transitioning into its peak phase.
Severity: Severe. Beaumont's worst allergy period. Oak pollen peaks while Bermuda and Bahia grass surge. The wet season accelerates with heavy rainfall that triggers explosive mold growth. The combination of peak pollen, rising mold, Gulf humidity, and industrial emissions creates the year's most intense respiratory burden.
Severity: High (mold and indoor allergens). Summer heat, extreme humidity, and the heaviest rainfall of the year keep mold at its annual peak. Ragweed begins in mid-August. Hurricane season brings the threat of catastrophic flooding and post-storm mold events. Industrial facility upsets during hurricanes can release massive excess emissions. Dust mites peak in the humid indoor environment.
Severity: High. Ragweed peaks across Southeast Texas's marshy landscape. Mold remains elevated from summer rainfall. Hurricane season continues through November. Dog fennel adds additional weed pollen. The combination of ragweed, mold, and industrial emissions extends the allergy season deep into fall.
Beaumont's Golden Triangle petrochemical corridor — including the 2,700-acre ExxonMobil refinery — releases industrial emissions that act as respiratory irritants compounding biological allergen responses. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds from refineries don't cause allergies directly but inflame airways already sensitized by pollen and mold, making every allergen exposure more impactful. On days when you can smell industrial emissions, allergy symptoms are likely to be worse regardless of pollen counts.
Petrochemical facilities release their largest emissions during unplanned shutdowns, startups, and malfunctions — including during hurricanes. During Hurricane Harvey, Golden Triangle facilities released over a million pounds of excess pollutants. Monitor TCEQ air quality advisories and the ExxonMobil community notification system. When refinery upsets are reported, stay indoors with windows closed and air purifiers running.
Beaumont receives more rainfall than any other major city in Texas — over 65 inches annually. This extreme precipitation, combined with Gulf Coast humidity regularly exceeding 80%, creates ideal conditions for explosive mold growth. After every significant rain event, check your home for musty odors, condensation, and visible mold. Running a dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity below 50% is essential but difficult in Beaumont's climate — standard AC alone typically can't maintain that threshold during the April–October wet season.
Beaumont has experienced devastating flooding from Hurricane Rita (2005), Hurricane Ike (2008), Hurricane Harvey (2017), and Tropical Storm Imelda (2019). Each event left hidden moisture in walls, flooring, and HVAC ductwork that feeds mold growth for months or years afterward. If you purchased or rented a home in Beaumont after any of these events and experience persistent indoor allergy symptoms, hidden post-flood mold is a likely contributor. Professional mold inspection is recommended.
The Neches River borders Beaumont's eastern edge, and its riparian corridor, marshes, and Pine Island Bayou produce year-round mold. Morning humidity along the river can exceed 90%, concentrating mold spores at breathing height. Exercise inland and in the afternoon when humidity drops and mold disperses.
Beaumont sits where the East Texas Piney Woods meets the Gulf Coast plains. Pine (loblolly, shortleaf) pollen starts in February and produces the visible yellow dusting familiar to all Southeast Texas residents. Oak follows in March–April. Unlike DFW or Central Texas, Beaumont does NOT have significant mountain cedar — cedar fever is not a major factor here. If you moved from Austin or San Antonio and no longer get cedar symptoms but have new triggers, the Piney Woods allergen profile is different.
March through May is worst for tree and grass pollen. June through September adds peak mold from extreme rainfall, plus hurricane season flooding risk. August through November brings ragweed. Beaumont has no true allergy-free season — the combination of year-round mold and industrial emissions means respiratory challenges persist even during low-pollen months.
Yes. Industrial emissions don't cause allergies directly but act as respiratory amplifiers. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and VOCs from petrochemical facilities inflame airways already sensitized by pollen and mold, making allergic reactions more severe. The Golden Triangle has one of the highest concentrations of refineries in the nation, with over 200 million pounds of excess emissions documented between 2003 and 2021.
Beaumont receives over 65 inches of rainfall annually — the most of any major Texas city. Combined with 80%+ Gulf Coast humidity, the Neches River floodplain, coastal marshes, and a housing stock repeatedly flooded by hurricanes (Rita, Harvey, Ike, Imelda), conditions for mold growth are nearly ideal year-round.
Yes. HeyAllergy provides telemedicine appointments with board-certified allergists licensed in Texas. No waitlist. Particularly valuable for Beaumont residents, as board-certified allergists are limited in the Golden Triangle region.
HeyPak® sublingual immunotherapy drops are customized based on allergy blood test results. For Beaumont residents, this targets local pine, oak, Bermuda grass, ragweed, mold, and dust mite allergens specific to Southeast Texas. Daily drops retrain your immune system with improvement in 3–6 months. Starting at $47/month.
HeyAllergy accepts Medicare and most major PPO health plans, including United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Oscar, and Tricare. Tax ID: 85-0834175.
Almost certainly. Harvey caused historic flooding throughout Beaumont. Homes that experienced any water intrusion may harbor hidden mold in walls, subfloors, and HVAC ductwork years later. Tropical Storm Imelda (2019) compounded the problem. If indoor symptoms are persistent, professional mold inspection targeting post-flood moisture is recommended.
Yes. Beaumont receives significantly more rainfall (65+ vs. Houston's 50 inches), is closer to the Piney Woods and Big Thicket ecosystems, and has much higher petrochemical emission density in the Golden Triangle than suburban Houston. The allergen profile includes more pine pollen and less mountain cedar than Houston.
Beaumont occupies one of the most environmentally complex locations in Texas. Sitting on the Gulf Coastal Plain approximately 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, the city lies at the intersection of the East Texas Piney Woods and the coastal marshlands, on the banks of the Neches River near its confluence with the Sabine River at Sabine Lake. Together with Port Arthur and Orange, Beaumont forms the Golden Triangle — one of the nation's largest concentrations of petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants. This industrial heritage, combined with the wettest climate in Texas, Gulf Coast humidity, recurring hurricane flooding, and Piney Woods ecology, creates an allergy and respiratory environment unlike any other city in HeyAllergy's coverage area.
The ExxonMobil Beaumont Refinery and Petrochemical Complex — the 11th largest refinery in the world — occupies over 2,700 acres along the Neches River with 2,000 employees and 3,000 contractors daily. It is one of dozens of refineries, chemical plants, and industrial facilities in the Golden Triangle. Between 2003 and 2021, industrial facilities in the Beaumont region released over 200 million pounds of pollutants beyond their permit limits, according to investigative reporting. During Hurricane Harvey alone, the ExxonMobil facility released nearly 130,000 pounds of excess pollutants.
For allergy sufferers, these industrial emissions are not a separate problem — they are an amplifier. Sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and particulate matter from refineries inflame airways that are already sensitized by biological allergens. A person with moderate oak pollen sensitivity breathing clean rural air might experience mild symptoms. That same person in Beaumont, breathing oak pollen mixed with refinery emissions on a humid morning, can experience dramatically worse allergic responses. This petrochemical-allergen interaction is the defining respiratory feature of the Golden Triangle.
Beaumont receives more rainfall than any other major city in Texas — over 65 inches annually, with some years exceeding 80 inches. The wet season from April through October delivers the bulk of this precipitation through Gulf moisture and tropical systems. This extraordinary rainfall, combined with the flat coastal plain geography, high water table, and proximity to the Neches River and coastal marshes, creates one of the most mold-productive environments in the state. Mold doesn't follow seasonal patterns in Beaumont — it is elevated year-round, spiking after every significant rain event and persisting through the humid months when the air itself feels saturated.
Beaumont has experienced catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Rita (2005), Hurricane Ike (2008), Hurricane Harvey (2017), and Tropical Storm Imelda (2019). Harvey alone brought unprecedented rainfall that overwhelmed the city's infrastructure. Each flooding event leaves behind hidden moisture in walls, subfloors, attic spaces, and HVAC ductwork that feeds mold growth for months or years. The cumulative effect of four major flooding events in 14 years means a significant percentage of Beaumont's housing stock has experienced water intrusion at some point, creating a citywide hidden mold burden that persists long after floodwaters recede.
Beaumont sits at the geographic transition between the East Texas Piney Woods and the Gulf Coast marshlands. The Big Thicket National Preserve — sometimes called the "biological crossroads of North America" — lies just north of the city, where southeastern swamp, eastern forest, central plains, and southwestern desert ecosystems converge. This biodiversity translates to an unusually diverse allergen profile: Piney Woods tree pollen (loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, oak, sweetgum), coastal grasses (Bermuda, Bahia), marsh-origin mold, and Gulf moisture-driven dust mites all coexist within Beaumont's allergen environment.
Beaumont's Golden Triangle petrochemical emissions amplifying biological allergens, Texas's highest rainfall feeding year-round mold, recurring hurricane flooding creating hidden mold burdens, and the Piney Woods-Gulf Coast dual ecosystem create an allergy environment measurably more challenging than Houston, Dallas, or any inland Texas city. HeyAllergy connects Beaumont residents with board-certified allergists through telemedicine. Patients receive allergy blood testing, personalized treatment, and HeyPak® sublingual immunotherapy drops custom-formulated for Southeast Texas's specific allergen profile. Treatment starts at $47/month. No needles, no clinic visits, no waitlist.
