High Pollen in Cape Coral, FL

About pollen in Cape Coral

Weeds are the main driver of today's pollen picture in Cape Coral, with levels running high enough to cause noticeable symptoms for those who are sensitive. Grass pollen is also present at a moderate level and could add to the irritation, while tree pollen remains low and is unlikely to cause much trouble. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease slightly over the next few days but is expected to stay in the moderate-to-high range, so it will likely remain the pollen type to watch. Grass pollen should also settle into a milder, moderate pattern, and tree pollen is expected to stay quiet throughout the period. This lines up with the season, as late summer into fall is typically when weeds like ragweed become most active in Florida, while local trees such as Sabal, Ligustrum, Bucida, Cupaniopsis, and Bauhinia are past their heavier pollen-producing months.

What to do today

• Avoid mowing the lawn and raking leaves.
• When driving the car, close your windows and turn the air conditioning system to recirculation mode.
• Keep your windows closed and turn on your air purifier or air conditioning.
• Consider staying indoors during the peak pollen hours (morning and early afternoon).

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 high 4 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 4 of 5.

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

Weed pollen is high today at 4 of 5, and it's in season now. Many allergy sufferers will have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Cape Coral, FL?

The main sources right now are Bauhinia, Ilex, Bucida, Acoelorrhaphe, and Sabal. Elm (Ulmaceae (the Elm family), Two distinct seasons, late winter to early spring, and late summer to fall (species dependent)) is actively pollinating.