Moderate Pollen in Cape Coral, FL

About pollen in Cape Coral

Weed pollen is the main contributor to today's count in Cape Coral, sitting at a moderate level that sensitive individuals will likely notice. Tree and grass pollen are both very low, so sniffling and watery eyes are mostly tied to weeds rather than blooming trees or lawns this week. Looking ahead, weed pollen is expected to hold at a moderate level for the next few days before easing slightly toward the weekend, while tree and grass pollen should stay quiet throughout. This pattern fits the season: local trees like Sabal, Ligustrum, Bucida, Cupaniopsis, and Bauhinia typically release their heaviest pollen in spring, so their minimal activity now is expected. Weeds, on the other hand, often linger into late fall, which explains why they remain the one pollen type worth keeping an eye on this week.

What to do today

• It's important to shower and wash your hair after spending a lot of time outdoors.
• When spending time outside, use sunglasses and a cap to keep pollen out of your face and eyes.
• Wash clothes worn outdoors to remove any remnants of pollen grains.
• If possible, wear glasses instead of contact lenses.
• Did you hang any laundry outside? Now is a good time to hang clothes indoors or use a dryer if possible.

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 moderate 3 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 2 to 3 of 5.

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

Weed pollen is moderate today at 3 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Sensitive people may notice symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Cape Coral, FL?

The main sources right now are Sabal, Ligustrum, Bucida, Cupaniopsis, and Bauhinia.