High Pollen in St. Petersburg, FL

About pollen in St. Petersburg

Weed pollen is the main driver of today's pollen picture in St. Petersburg, running high and likely to be noticeable for those who are sensitive. Grass pollen adds to the mix at a moderate level, while tree pollen is quiet for now. Combined, this points to a day when outdoor activity could bring some irritation, particularly for anyone prone to weed allergies. Looking ahead, weed pollen should ease slightly over the next several days but is expected to remain a factor, consistent with the late-summer into fall stretch when ragweed and similar weeds are typically most active in Florida. Grass pollen is also expected to taper a bit but will likely stay present at a moderate level, while tree pollen should continue to fade, which is normal this time of year since local trees such as oak and pine have their heavier pollen periods back in spring. Overall, weed exposure remains the main concern through the coming days.

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).

Common questions

What is the pollen count in St. Petersburg, FL today?

St. Petersburg, 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 3 to 4 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL?

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