Rio de Janeiro pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Rio de Janeiro is low; cypress and willow are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and willow will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Rio de Janeiro's diverse urban vegetation, including Tijuca National Park and the coastal lagoon corridors, features native Atlantic Forest species including ficus and mango alongside introduced trees as the main pollen sources. Exposure varies between these green areas and the densely built hillside and coastal neighbourhoods, while surrounding Atlantic Forest remnants and the Guanabara Bay wetlands contribute substantial year-round pollen under the tropical climate.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
10/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
1/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Air quality in Rio de Janeiro
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Rio de Janeiro right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Rio de Janeiro are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Rio de Janeiro tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Rio de Janeiro will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rio de Janeiro this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and willow pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Rio de Janeiro?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Rio de Janeiro. willow are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Rio de Janeiro?
How often is the Rio de Janeiro pollen forecast updated?
The Rio de Janeiro pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro, 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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