Very Low Pollen in Cape Coral, FL

About pollen in Cape Coral

Pollen levels around Cape Coral are quiet today. Grass is the only type registering any activity, and even that is at a very low level, unlikely to cause more than mild symptoms for those who are especially sensitive. Tree pollen is essentially absent right now, so trees such as Bauhinia, Ilex, Bucida, and the local palms like Bucida and Sabal aren't contributing to the count at the moment. Looking ahead, this calm pattern should hold steady over the next several days, with grass remaining at a very low level and tree pollen staying quiet. This lines up with the usual summer lull in Southwest Florida, since the region's flowering trees typically finish their peak release earlier in the year, and grass tends to linger at low background levels through the warmer months. For now, there is little reason to expect noticeable pollen-related discomfort in the days ahead.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Cape Coral, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Cape Coral. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Cape Coral: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Slash pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Southern red cedar

Juniperus silicicola

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring

Japanese privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Laurel oak

Quercus laurifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Winged elm

Ulmus alata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Cabbage palm

Sabal palmetto

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Mahogany

 

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Florida royal palm

Roystonea regia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Black olive

Bucida buceras

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Coconut palm

Cocos nucifera

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Golden tabebuia

 

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Seagrape

Coccoloba uvifera

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Cape Coral, FL today?

Cape Coral, FL is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by grass pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is grass pollen high in Cape Coral, FL right now?

Grass pollen is very low today at 1 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Cape Coral, FL?

The main sources right now are Bauhinia, Ilex, Bucida, Acoelorrhaphe, and Sabal.