The Villages pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in The Villages is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) ragweed remains high, grass increasing, mugwort increasing.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass, mugwort, and ragweed will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| 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) | Moderate | 49/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 20/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 66/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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) | High | 55/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Moderate | 26/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 70/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Florida
Is pollen high in The Villages right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in The Villages are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in The Villages tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in The Villages will be different from today, with ambrosia at high levels and artemisia, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in The Villages this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, grass, and ambrosia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in The Villages?
On 20 September 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in The Villages. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in The Villages?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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