Lake City pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lake City is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, ragweed increasing. Over the following five days ragweed will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Lake City's setting on flat pine-flatwoods country in North Florida supports longleaf pine flatwoods, live oak hammocks, and wiregrass understory as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Exposure varies with proximity to green space versus the more built-up parts of Lake City. Residents who spend time outdoors around Lake City typically notice the shift as each season turns over.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    21/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lake City right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lake City are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Lake City tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lake City will be different from today, with ambrosia, grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lake City this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Lake City?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lake City. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lake City?
Lake City's pollen season opens with oak and pine from January with cypress following close behind through February. Grass pollen stays elevated across most of the year rather than forming a single sharp peak, and high humidity keeps mold counts elevated for much of the year. Year-round warmth keeps some pollen and mold present in almost every month throughout the year.
How often is the Lake City pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lake City 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 Lake City 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 Lake City, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Lake City.

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