The Villages - District 6, The Villages Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in The Villages - District 6, The Villages is high; ragweed is high; grass, mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 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, and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mold (alternaria) will decrease.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 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 | 23/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 11/100 |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | High | 56/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 12/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 12/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 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 | 3/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Ragweed (Ambrosia) | Moderate | 37/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in The Villages is surrounded mainly by built-up land, with a good deal of open grassland and some woodland. The surrounding woodland makes trees an important local pollen source. Grasses and weeds such as pigweed round out the local mix. Around here, planted trees and mown lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in early spring. Grasses take over in early spring, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into mid-fall. Later, pigweed keeps weed pollen in the air 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 The Villages right now?
On 11 October 2026, overall pollen levels in The Villages are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in The Villages tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in The Villages will be different from today, with grass at low levels and ambrosia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in The Villages this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in The Villages?
On 11 October 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in The Villages. artemisia and grass 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 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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