The Tampa year in pollen

Pollen seasons in Tampa: tree pollen December to April, grass March to October, and ragweed from mid-July until the first frost, around January 12.

Tree pollen
Grass
Ragweed
Ragweed's bar ends at the typical first frost — around January 12.

When does ragweed season end in Tampa?

Ragweed season in Tampa typically ends with the first frost, around January 12. Some years it comes as early as January 3, some as late as January 23.

The rest of the Tampa pollen year

AllergenTypical season
Oak (live oak) January to April
Pine January to April
Cypress and red cedar December to February
Grass March to October

Season-by-season detail is on the Florida page.

Nearby calendars

Frost dates for Tampa come from the Tampa International Airport weather station's 30-year records. Season windows reviewed August 2026.