The Villages pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in The Villages is medium; grass and ragweed are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, ragweed remains medium, 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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The Villages' parks and the Lake Sumter Landing corridor feature oak, pine, and palm as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these extensive green areas and the more built-up resort communities. Surrounding Lake and Sumter County wetlands and golf course grasslands contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat central 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

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    42/100

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

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    48/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in The Villages right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in The Villages tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in The Villages will be different from today, with ambrosia at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in The Villages 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 The Villages?

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

When is pollen season in The Villages?
The Villages' 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 flat, open central Florida landscape and surrounding Lake and Sumter County wetlands and golf course grasslands contribute substantial grass and tree pollen throughout the extended warm season.
How often is the The Villages pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in The Villages 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 The Villages 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 The Villages, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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