Belo Horizonte pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Belo Horizonte is low; cypress and willow are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and willow will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Belo Horizonte's urban green spaces, including Parque Municipal and the Arrudas River corridor, feature eucalyptus, pine, and native Cerrado species as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Minas Gerais highland woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, with the dry season from May to September concentrating pollen dispersal.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    3/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Belo Horizonte right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Belo Horizonte are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Belo Horizonte tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Belo Horizonte will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, willow at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Belo Horizonte this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Belo Horizonte?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Belo Horizonte. willow are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Belo Horizonte?
Belo Horizonte's pollen season is most pronounced during the dry season from May to September, when eucalyptus, pine, and native Cerrado species release pollen and grass exposure increases across the city. The wet summer months from November to March bring frequent rainfall that suppresses dispersal, while the tropical highland setting means the season is more defined than in lower-altitude Brazilian cities closer to the equator.
How often is the Belo Horizonte pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Belo Horizonte 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 Belo Horizonte 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 Belo Horizonte, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Belo Horizonte.

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