Níkaia pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Níkaia is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 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.

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

Níkaia's urban green spaces and the Kifissos River corridor feature pine, olive, and plane as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the densely built suburban city centre. As part of the Athens metropolitan area, local sources dominate, while surrounding Attica scrubland and the Aigaleo ridge contribute additional grass and scrub pollen under prevailing conditions.

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

    42/100

  • 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

    46/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Níkaia right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Níkaia tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Níkaia 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 Níkaia?

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

When is pollen season in Níkaia?
Níkaia's pollen season opens in January with olive and cypress before grass from surrounding Attica scrubland peaks through April and May. The enclosed Athens basin concentrates pollen under calm conditions and the Aigaleo ridge contributes locally significant tree pollen during spring. The hot, dry Attic summer ends the season abruptly by June across the densely built suburb.
How often is the Níkaia pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Níkaia 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 Níkaia 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 Níkaia, 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 Níkaia.

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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