Itapipoca pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Itapipoca is low; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress increasing. 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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Itapipoca lines the Ceará Atlantic coast west of Fortaleza, where coconut palm, native caatinga scrub, and coastal dune vegetation are the main pollen sources. The dry tropical climate concentrates pollen production from July to January, while consistent northeast trade winds frequently disperse pollen along the coast and the brief wet season from February to May brings rainfall interruptions throughout this Ceará coastal municipality.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Amaranthaceae:

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Itapipoca right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Itapipoca are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Itapipoca tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Itapipoca will be different from today, with cypress increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Itapipoca 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 Itapipoca?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Itapipoca. amaranthaceae and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Itapipoca?
In Itapipoca, native caatinga scrub and coastal dune vegetation pollen disperses continuously through the year with no distinct seasonal boundary, though the wet season from February to May regularly interrupts counts with frequent rainfall.
How often is the Itapipoca pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Itapipoca 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 Itapipoca 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 Itapipoca, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Itapipoca.

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