Nelson Mushroom Calendar
Nelson has a moderately damp climate, with roughly 29.6 inches of annual rainfall. The ground warms and reaches early fruiting potential around April, though freezing nights return by September. Activity builds again once the wetter weather returns around November.
Best months
July, September, and October
Ground warms
~April
Annual rain
29.6"
Species tracked
5
What Fruits When Near Nelson
JFMAMJJASONDMatsutakeOysterLobsterBear's HeadShaggy Mane
Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends.
The Shape of the Season
All species combined — local observations within about 10 miles, by month.
Weather Through the Year
Average daily high–low (°F)
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
Track the Season as It Happens
This calendar shows typical timing. A free Salish Mushrooms account adds live environmental layers — soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent precipitation — on the Forayz map.
Species to Know Near Nelson
Common Questions
When is mushroom season in Nelson?
Near Nelson, most mushroom activity arrives with the fall rains. The strongest months in the local observation record are July, September, and October.
What mushrooms grow near Nelson?
5 species show up in the observation record within about 10 miles of Nelson, including Matsutake, Oyster, Lobster, Bear's Head, Shaggy Mane. The calendar above shows when each one typically fruits.
Want live conditions instead of climatology? The Forayz map layers soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent burns over the same area.