Very Low Pollen in Cape Coral, FL

Very low today, mostly grass pollen.

Last updated August 15, 2026

Today's index1out of 5Very Low
TreeNone
GrassVery Lowoff-season
WeedVery Lowoff-season

Driving it today

BauhiniaBauhiniaIlexIlexBucidaBucidaAcoelorrhapheAcoelorrhapheSabalSabal

Forecast

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2
Mon
2
Tue
2
Wed
2

About pollen in Cape Coral

Weed pollen is the most active influence on air quality today in Cape Coral, though even that remains at a low level. Grass is present but barely registers, and tree pollen is quiet, so overall this is a mild day for most people. Those who are especially sensitive to weeds might notice a mild effect outdoors, but the general impact should stay minimal. Looking ahead, this pattern is expected to hold through the next several days, with weed and grass pollen staying in the low range and tree pollen remaining absent. This lines up with the season, as local trees like Sabal, Ligustrum, Bucida, Cupaniopsis, and Bauhinia are past their main pollen release, while weeds tend to become more noticeable as late summer moves toward fall. For now, conditions should stay easy to manage across the area.

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.

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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.

95 pollen-relevant trees nearby drive today's tree-pollen reading.

  • Bauhinia31%
  • Ilex29%
  • Bucida23%
  • Acoelorrhaphe17%

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

Live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Slash pine

Slash pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring
Southern red cedar

Southern red cedar

Juniperus silicicola

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms winter,spring
Italian cypress

Italian cypress

Cupressus sempervirens

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms winter,spring
Japanese privet

Japanese privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Red maple

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Laurel oak

Laurel oak

Quercus laurifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring
Winged elm

Winged elm

Ulmus alata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring
Sweetgum

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Cabbage palm

Cabbage palm

Sabal palmetto

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Mahogany

Mahogany

 

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Florida royal palm

Florida royal palm

Roystonea regia

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Black olive

Black olive

Bucida buceras

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Coconut palm

Coconut palm

Cocos nucifera

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Golden tabebuia

Golden tabebuia

 

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring
Seagrape

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. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 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.