Pacatuba pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pacatuba 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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Pacatuba lies in the Ceará western metropolitan zone near Maracanaú alongside the Serra de Maranguape, where native caatinga scrub, Atlantic Forest remnants on the serra slopes, and introduced urban trees are the main pollen sources. The dry tropical climate concentrates pollen production from July to January, while the brief wet season brings rainfall interruptions and the serra creates more variable local conditions 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):

    Medium

    35/100

  • 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 Pacatuba right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Pacatuba tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pacatuba 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 Pacatuba?

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

When is pollen season in Pacatuba?
Pacatuba sees its clearest pollen peak during the dry season, when native caatinga scrub and introduced urban trees pollen disperses most freely; the following wet season keeps counts down for the rest of the year.
How often is the Pacatuba pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pacatuba 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 Pacatuba 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 Pacatuba, 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 Pacatuba.

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