Vacaria pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Vacaria 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 | 1/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | Low | 1/100 |
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
Vacaria commands the Rio Grande do Sul northeastern highlands near the Santa Catarina border as the apple capital of Brazil, where Araucaria pine, apple orchard trees, and native Atlantic Forest species are the main pollen sources on this elevated plateau. The subtropical highland climate produces a well-defined pollen season, while the Araucaria pine contributes a distinctive local pollen source and the apple orchards add a particularly distinctive spring source throughout this important southern Brazilian apple growing municipality.
Vacaria's pollen season follows the region's typical pattern, led by Araucaria pine and apple orchard trees 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 Vacaria right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Vacaria are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Vacaria tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Vacaria will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Vacaria 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 Vacaria?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Vacaria. willow are also present but at lower levels. grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Vacaria?
How often is the Vacaria pollen forecast updated?
The Vacaria pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Vacaria 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 Vacaria 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 Vacaria, 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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