Néa Ionía pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Néa Ionía is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Néa Ionía sits within the dense Athens metropolitan fabric where pine, olive, and plane dominate street trees and limited green spaces, with the Kifissos River corridor providing the main green axis. Local sources dominate exposure, while the enclosed Attica basin concentrates pollen under calm conditions and surrounding scrubland contributes additional grass pollen during spring.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Néa Ionía right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Néa Ionía are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Néa Ionía tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Néa Ionía will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Néa Ionía this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Néa Ionía?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Néa Ionía. cypress, willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Néa Ionía?
Néa Ionía's pollen season opens in January with olive and cypress, with cypress contributing from January through April. Grass from surrounding Attica scrubland peaks through April and May before mugwort and nettle extend exposure through late summer. The enclosed Athens basin concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the dense urban fabric means pollen is largely carried in from surrounding greener areas throughout.
How often is the Néa Ionía pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Néa Ionía 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 Néa Ionía 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 Néa Ionía, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Néa Ionía.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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