Santa Maria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Santa Maria is none Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, willow at low levels. 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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Santa Maria rises as the Rio Grande do Sul central region's main university city, where native pampa grasses, eucalyptus, and the Vacacaí River corridor riparian vegetation are the main pollen sources. The subtropical climate produces a well-defined pollen season, while the flat Rio Grande do Sul central landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and rainfall interruptions occur throughout the year throughout this important Rio Grande do Sul military and university city.

Today - 30 August

  • 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

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    1/100

Air quality in Santa Maria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Santa Maria right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Santa Maria.

Will pollen levels change in Santa Maria tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Maria will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, willow at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?

On 30 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Santa Maria.

When is pollen season in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria's pollen season follows the region's typical pattern, led by eucalyptus and the Vacacaí River corridor riparian vegetation pollen, with exposure varying across the year according to local seasonal rainfall and temperature patterns.
How often is the Santa Maria pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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