Barbacena pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Barbacena is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Barbacena rises on the Minas Gerais southern highland plateau as a historic military college city, where native cerrado and Atlantic Forest species, eucalyptus, and highland grassland are the main pollen sources. The subtropical highland climate produces a well-defined pollen season, while the elevated plateau setting creates variable local pollen conditions and the wet summer months bring frequent rainfall interruptions throughout.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Amaranthaceae:
None
0/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
9/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Amaranthaceae:
None
0/100
Air quality in Barbacena
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Barbacena right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Barbacena are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Barbacena tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Barbacena will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barbacena this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barbacena?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Barbacena. amaranthaceae and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Barbacena?
How often is the Barbacena pollen forecast updated?
The Barbacena pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Barbacena 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 Barbacena 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 Barbacena, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Barbacena.
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