Mytilene pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Mytilene is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Vóreio Aigaío, Mytilene lies on Lesvos island's eastern coast facing Turkey; local vegetation is dominated by plane and olive, and grass pollen from the wider countryside pushes totals higher as spring turns to summer. Exposure differs meaningfully between the town centre and its greener edges, with the surrounding Vóreio Aigaío land contributing an additional, steadier layer of grass pollen through the warmer months.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    16/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Mytilene right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Mytilene are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Mytilene tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Mytilene will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Mytilene this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Mytilene?

On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Mytilene. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Mytilene?
The season in Mytilene opens with olive and plane, climbs to a plane and olive peak, and winds down as grass pollen fades; the January-to-August window captures the full cycle here. Mediterranean summer drought keeps late-season pollen modest here, reinforced by the town's setting on Lesvos island's eastern coast facing Turkey.
How often is the Mytilene pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Mytilene 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 Mytilene 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 Mytilene, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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