Crateús pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Crateús is none; cypress is vhigh. Tomorrow (10 August 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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Crateús commands the western Ceará sertão as a major livestock and agribusiness hub, where native caatinga scrub, carnauba wax palm, and sparse drought-adapted trees are the main pollen sources. The very semi-arid climate produces an extremely compressed wet season from February to May, while the long dry season strongly concentrates pollen production and the open Ceará interior landscape allows very wide pollen dispersal throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Vhigh

    78/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Vhigh

    78/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Crateús

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Crateús right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Crateús are very high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Crateús tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Crateús will be similar to today, with cypress at very high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Crateús this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while willow pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Crateús?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Crateús. willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Crateús?
Crateús produces pollen year-round given its equatorial setting, with native caatinga scrub and carnauba wax palm pollen present throughout; the wet season from February to May brings the most frequent rainfall interruptions to an otherwise steady pollen presence.
How often is the Crateús pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Crateús 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 Crateús 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 Crateús, 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.)

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