Lakeland Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Lakeland is high; ragweed is high; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) grass remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, ragweed declining, mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase.
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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 | 24/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 11/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 52/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 13/100 |
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 | 9/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 11/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Lakeland is mostly built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. Close to standing water, lakeside vegetation contributes to what is in the air. Common allergenic trees nearby include maple. Grass pollen is plentiful, while pigweed leads among the weeds. In the immediate area, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Tree pollen peaks in early spring, when the weather warms to around 20°C and maple is in full flower. Grass pollen follows, peaking in early spring and easing off by mid-fall. Pigweed brings a final peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from early summer into early winter also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Florida
Is pollen high in Lakeland right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Lakeland are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Lakeland tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Lakeland will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Lakeland this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, ambrosia, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Lakeland?
On 10 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Lakeland. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Lakeland?
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.
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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