Irákleion pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Irákleion is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Irákleion sits on Crete's northern coast at the foot of the Cretan mountains, in the Kríti region; plane and pine are the leading tree pollen sources locally, and late grass pollen adds to totals from local farmland and green spaces through spring. The surrounding Kríti countryside shapes how exposure varies across the built-up and open parts of the area, with noticeably calmer conditions once the main plane and pine peak has passed.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Irákleion right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Irákleion are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Irákleion tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Irákleion will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Irákleion this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Irákleion?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Irákleion. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Irákleion?
The pollen calendar in Irákleion runs January through August: olive and plane first, a plane and pine peak through the middle stretch, then late grass pollen carrying things into summer. hot, dry summer conditions cut the pollen season short here. Irákleion's location on Crete's northern coast at the foot of the Cretan mountains tends to soften the tail end of the season.
How often is the Irákleion pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Irákleion 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 Irákleion 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 Irákleion, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Irákleion.

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