Very Low Pollen in Tampa, FL

About pollen in Tampa

Pollen levels around Tampa remain quiet today, with both tree and grass sources at very low levels. Anyone sensitive to allergens is unlikely to notice much of an effect, and overall this is a low-impact day for outdoor activity. Looking ahead, conditions are expected to hold steady at these low levels through the next stretch of days, offering a bit of a break from seasonal triggers. This lull fits the time of year, as the region's spring tree bloom from species like oak, maple, and Podocarpus has already passed, and the more intense grass and weed seasons typically associated with summer heat have yet to build. For now, those prone to reactions from trees such as Olea and Callistemon should find little cause for concern.

What to do today

• Pollen levels are very low right now. It's a great day to enjoy the outdoors!

Tree map

Every dot is a tree near Tampa, colored by how allergenic it is. Click one for its details, and zoom in for a closer look.

Top tree-pollen sources

The local tree genera behind today's pollen near Tampa. Each bar is that genus's share of the tree pollen.

Meet the trees near you

Get to know the tree types growing around Tampa: what each looks like, how allergenic it is, and when it blooms.

Live oak

Quercus virginiana

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Diamond oak laurel oak

Quercus laurifolia

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red maple

Acer rubrum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Carolina laurelcherry

Prunus caroliniana

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Chinese elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Slash pine

Pinus elliottii

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Olive

Olea europaea

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring,summer

Winged elm

Ulmus alata

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Florida maple

Acer saccharum

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

American elm

Ulmus americana

Allergenicity 3/4Blooms spring

Longleaf pine

Pinus palustris

Allergenicity 1/4Blooms spring

Sand live oak

Quercus geminata

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Red mulberry

Morus rubra

Allergenicity 5/4Blooms spring

Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Japanese privet

Ligustrum japonicum

Allergenicity 2/4Blooms spring

Water oak

Quercus nigra

Allergenicity 4/4Blooms spring

Common questions

What is the pollen count in Tampa, FL today?

Tampa, FL is at a very low 1 out of 5 on the Universal Pollen Index today, driven mainly by tree pollen. The five-day outlook holds steady around 1 of 5.

Is tree pollen high in Tampa, FL right now?

Tree pollen is very low today at 1 of 5. Most people won't notice it.

What plants are causing allergies in Tampa, FL?

The main sources right now are Oak, Maple, Podocarpus, Olea, and Callistemon.