Bridgetown, Fort Myers Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Bridgetown, Fort Myers is moderate; ragweed is moderate; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) grass remains low, ragweed remains moderate, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; grass and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 12/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 4/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 11/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 12/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 30/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 10/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 11/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Woodland makes up almost 50% of the area near this site in Fort Myers, with a good deal of built-up land. Trees are an important local pollen source, given how much woodland surrounds the area. Grass pollen is a substantial part of the local mix as well. Street trees, private gardens and mown lawns add to local pollen in the more built-up surroundings.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in mid-spring and fading by late fall. A smaller weed peak follows from early summer into early fall. Mold spores are in the air most of the year too, rising after rain. Weather shapes each of these periods: dry, windy spells drive levels up, and showers wash pollen out of the air.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Florida
Is pollen high in Fort Myers right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Fort Myers are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Fort Myers tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Fort Myers will be different from today, with ambrosia at moderate levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Fort Myers this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Fort Myers?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Fort Myers. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Fort Myers?
How often is the Fort Myers pollen forecast updated?
The Fort Myers pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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