Cabo Frio pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Cabo Frio is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Cabo Frio commands the Rio de Janeiro Região dos Lagos coast with its distinctive dry coastal microclimate, where restinga coastal scrub, introduced urban trees, and salt lagoon vegetation are the main pollen sources. The tropical climate supports year-round pollen production, while the coastal position means onshore Atlantic breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the wet summer months bring the most frequent rainfall interruptions throughout this popular Rio de Janeiro coastal resort.
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
4/100
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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
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
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
6/100
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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 Cabo Frio
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Cabo Frio right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Cabo Frio are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Cabo Frio tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cabo Frio will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Cabo Frio this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Cabo Frio?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Cabo Frio. amaranthaceae and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Cabo Frio?
How often is the Cabo Frio pollen forecast updated?
The Cabo Frio pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Cabo Frio 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 Cabo Frio 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 Cabo Frio, 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 Cabo Frio.
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