Athens pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (22 August) pollen in Athens is moderate; mugwort is moderate; grass is low. Tomorrow (23 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Athens' urban vegetation, anchored by the National Garden and the Kifissos River corridor olive and cypress dominate locally, and grass from nearby Attikí farmland extends exposure into spring. Hot, dry summer conditions then suppress pollen production for months.
Today - 22 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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
1/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Moderate
48/100
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 - 23 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):
Low
12/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
60/100
Air quality in Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Athens right now?
On 22 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Athens are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Athens tomorrow?
On 23 August 2026, pollen conditions in Athens will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Athens this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Athens?
On 22 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Athens. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Athens?
How often is the Athens pollen forecast updated?
The Athens pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens, 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: 23 August 2026 at 02:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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