Santa Maria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Santa Maria is low; cypress and willow are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress no longer expected, willow no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, grass, and willow will increase.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 11/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | Low | 4/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Local Environmental Conditions
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Rio Grande do Sul
Is pollen high in Santa Maria right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Santa Maria are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Santa Maria tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Santa Maria will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Santa Maria this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and willow pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Santa Maria?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Santa Maria. willow are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Santa Maria?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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