Piripiri pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Piripiri 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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Piripiri rises in the northern Piauí cerrado-caatinga transitional zone near the Serra de Ibiapaba escarpment, where native cerrado trees, caatinga scrub, and the elevated Serra vegetation above are the main pollen sources. The dry season from May to September concentrates pollen dispersal, while the wet season brings rainfall interruptions and the Serra escarpment creates locally different highland conditions throughout this northern Piauí municipality.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • 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

    21/100

  • 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 Piripiri right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Piripiri tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Piripiri 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 Piripiri?

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

When is pollen season in Piripiri?
Piripiri's pollen season concentrates during the dry period from May to September, when caatinga scrub and the elevated Serra vegetation above pollen disperses most readily; rainfall returns for the rest of the year and interrupts pollen counts.
How often is the Piripiri pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Piripiri 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 Piripiri 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 Piripiri, 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 Piripiri.

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