Sanford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Sanford is medium; ragweed is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, ragweed increasing, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Sanford's Central Florida Lake Monroe setting features live oak, longleaf pine, and sabal palm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded residential neighborhoods and the more built-up commercial corridors along US 17-92. Lake Monroe creates temperature-modifying effects, while the St. Johns River floodplain corridor to the west provides locally significant wetland vegetation pollen and the surrounding suburban woodland contributes to the green suburban character throughout.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Medium
44/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
31/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
6/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
High
52/100
Air quality in Sanford
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sanford right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sanford are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sanford tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sanford will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and ambrosia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sanford this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while ambrosia and grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sanford?
On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Sanford. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sanford?
How often is the Sanford pollen forecast updated?
The Sanford pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford, 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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