Moderate Pollen in Tampa, FL

About pollen in Tampa

Weed pollen leads the way in Tampa today, sitting at a moderate level that may be noticeable for those who tend to react to it this time of year. Tree and grass pollen are both running low, so most people should find the air relatively easy to tolerate overall, with any mild irritation more likely tied to weeds than to trees like oak or maple. Over the next several days, weed pollen is expected to ease gradually from moderate to low, while grass pollen stays fairly steady at a low level with just slight day-to-day variation. Tree pollen should remain quiet throughout the stretch, which fits the season — local trees such as oak, maple, podocarpus, olea, and callistemon typically see their heaviest activity in spring rather than fall. This time of year, it's weeds like ragweed that tend to dominate, so the current pattern lines up well with what's typical for mid-October in Tampa.

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 Tampa, 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 Tampa. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

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

Live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Diamond oak laurel oak

Quercus laurifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurelcherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Slash pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Winged elm

Ulmus alata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Florida maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Longleaf pine

Pinus palustris

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sand live oak

Quercus geminata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red mulberry

Morus rubra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Water oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Tampa, FL today?

Tampa, 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 1 to 3 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Tampa, FL right now?

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

What plants are causing allergies in Tampa, FL?

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