Macaé pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Macaé 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Macaé lines the Rio de Janeiro northern Atlantic coast as the centre of the Brazilian offshore oil industry, where restinga coastal scrub, native Atlantic Forest remnants, and introduced urban trees 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.

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):

    Low

    7/100

  • 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 Macaé right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Macaé tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Macaé will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Macaé 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 Macaé?

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

When is pollen season in Macaé?
In Macaé, pollen exposure builds through the drier months as restinga coastal scrub and native Atlantic Forest remnants pollen spreads freely, while the wet season regularly interrupts dispersal with rainfall.
How often is the Macaé pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Macaé 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 Macaé 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 Macaé, 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 Macaé.

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