Winter Haven pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Winter Haven is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Winter Haven's suburban setting in central Florida's lake district features oak, pine, and palm as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along residential streets, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Polk County wetlands, citrus groves, and lake shorelines contribute substantial grass and tree pollen across the area.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    13/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Winter Haven right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Winter Haven are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Winter Haven tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Winter Haven will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Winter Haven this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Winter Haven?

On 16 July 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Winter Haven. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, cypress, and oak are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven's 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 central Florida lake district setting and surrounding Polk County wetlands and citrus groves contribute substantial grass and tree pollen throughout the extended season.
How often is the Winter Haven pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Winter Haven.

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