Tampa, FL Pine Pollen

Pine pollen in Tampa usually peaks around December through February, reaching High at its worst. Tampa's warm climate stretches its allergy season across most of the year: oak and juniper in the cooler months, slash pine in winter, grass through the long summer, and ragweed in fall.

Slash pine sheds heavy yellow pollen around Tampa in winter, but pine is a minor allergen for most people because the grains are so large. Oak is the more common cause of winter and spring symptoms here.

Pine in Tampa today

Monday, July 27, 2026

Pine isn't picked up by the live pollen sensors near Tampa, so there's no daily number for it. Based on the season, July is typically None for Pine.

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Pine pollen by month in Tampa

How pine usually runs across the year. The current month is outlined.

Jan
None
Feb
Moderate
Mar
High
Apr
None
May
None
Jun
None
Jul
None
Aug
None
Sep
None
Oct
None
Nov
None
Dec
None

Managing pine season in Tampa

If pine is your trigger, start a daily antihistamine like cetirizine (Zyrtec) or loratadine (Claritin) a week or two before the December through February peak, rather than waiting for symptoms. Keep windows closed on high-count mornings, shower and change clothes after time outside, and run the AC on recirculate in the car.

When symptoms don't ease with over-the-counter medicine, an allergist in Florida can test whether pine is really what you react to and talk through longer-term options like allergy shots.

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Seasonal pattern based on Florida pollen data and local sources. Today's reading updated daily. MyPollenPal