Low Pollen in Tampa, FL

About pollen in Tampa

Weed pollen is the main contributor to today's count in Tampa, though it remains in the low range, meaning most people should move through the day without much irritation. Tree pollen is barely present, sitting at a very low level, so overall conditions are mild and manageable for those with seasonal sensitivities. Looking ahead, this pattern should hold steady through the next several days, with weed pollen staying low and easing slightly toward the end of the stretch, while tree pollen continues to register minimal activity. This fits the time of year, as local trees like oak, crape myrtle, and sabal palm are well past their active pollen season, which typically builds in spring. Weed pollen tends to linger into late fall, so a light presence is still expected, but nothing that should disrupt daily routines for most residents.

What to do today

• It's a good day for outdoor activities since pollen levels are low.
• Do you know which plants cause your pollen allergy? Check out the pollen data to be prepared.

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 low 2 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by weed pollen. Over the next five days it ranges from 1 to 2 of 5.

Is weed pollen high in Tampa, FL right now?

Weed pollen is low today at 2 of 5, and it's past its peak season. Most people won't have symptoms.

What plants are causing allergies in Tampa, FL?

The main sources right now are Oak, Lagerstroemia, Rhododendron, Phoenix, and Sabal.