Lakeland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lakeland is medium; grass and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed increasing. 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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Lakeland's parks, including Lake Mirror Park and the Chain of Lakes corridor, feature oak, pine, and palm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Polk County wetlands, citrus groves, and lake shorelines contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat, open Florida landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the area.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    46/100

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

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    53/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lakeland right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lakeland tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lakeland will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and ambrosia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lakeland this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lakeland?

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

When is pollen season in Lakeland?
Lakeland's subtropical Florida setting produces an extended pollen season, with oak, pine, and palm contributing from January through spring. Grass pollen peaks through March and April, with a secondary peak after summer rains. The central Florida lake district setting and surrounding Polk County wetlands and citrus groves contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the warm, humid climate supports one of the longer pollen seasons of any US city.
How often is the Lakeland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland, 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.)

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