Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center, Loughman Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (6 October) pollen in Welcome to Polk County Citrus Center, Loughman is low; grass, ragweed, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (7 October 2026) grass remains low, mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort and mold (alternaria) will increase; grass, ragweed, and mold (cladosporium) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 6 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 | 3/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Low | 14/100 |
| Alternaria | Low | 8/100 |
| Cladosporium | Low | 10/100 |
Tomorrow - 7 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 | 24/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 35/100 | |
| Alternaria | Low | 14/100 | |
| Cladosporium | Low | 16/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Loughman is surrounded mainly by woodland, which covers around 73% of the nearby area, with some open grassland. The surrounding woodland makes trees an important local pollen source. There is plenty of grass pollen here too. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Then come the grasses, strongest in early spring and fading by mid-fall. Weeds on open ground add a smaller late peak from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from midsummer into early winter also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Florida
Is pollen high in Loughman right now?
On 6 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Loughman are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Loughman tomorrow?
On 7 October 2026, pollen conditions in Loughman will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels and ambrosia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Loughman 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 Loughman?
On 6 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Loughman. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Loughman?
How often is the Loughman pollen forecast updated?
The Loughman pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Loughman 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 Loughman 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 Loughman, 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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