Bradenton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bradenton is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, ragweed declining. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bradenton's Manatee County Gulf Coast Florida setting features live oak, melaleuca, and sabal palm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the greener Manatee River corridor residential areas and the more built-up commercial corridors along US 41. The Manatee River corridor is a particularly significant local source, while the Gulf Coast proximity creates temperature-modifying effects and the mangrove and saltmarsh fringe contributes distinctive coastal wetland pollen to the bayside areas.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    26/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    20/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bradenton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bradenton are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bradenton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bradenton will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bradenton this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bradenton?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Bradenton. grass are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bradenton?
Bradenton's Gulf Coast Florida setting produces an extended pollen season opening in December with oak and melaleuca before grass from surrounding Manatee County land peaks through February and March. Mugwort and nettle extend exposure into autumn, while the Gulf Coast proximity moderates temperatures locally and the warm subtropical climate supports near year-round pollen production throughout.
How often is the Bradenton pollen forecast updated?

The Bradenton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Bradenton come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Bradenton based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Bradenton, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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