Sumedang pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Sumedang is low; cypress and willow are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress and willow will decrease; grass and goosefoot will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 1/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | Low | 4/100 |
| Goosefoot (Amaranthaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Goosefoot (Amaranthaceae) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Sumedang rises in the West Java highlands east of Bandung as a regency capital surrounded by tea plantations and volcanic landscape, where introduced urban trees, subtropical grasses, and tea plantation vegetation introduced urban trees and subtropical grasses dominate locally and disperse continuously through the year. Rainfall during the wet season provides the most frequent breaks in an otherwise steady pollen presence.
introduced urban trees and subtropical grasses pollen is present in Sumedang throughout the year thanks to the equatorial climate, with the wet season from October to April the most reliable source of relief. Traffic and urban dust often compound pollen exposure in the busier parts of the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Jawa Barat
Is pollen high in Sumedang right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Sumedang are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sumedang tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Sumedang will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, willow at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sumedang this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and willow pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sumedang?
On 20 September 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Sumedang. willow are also present but at lower levels. amaranthaceae and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sumedang?
How often is the Sumedang pollen forecast updated?
The Sumedang pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sumedang 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 Sumedang 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 Sumedang, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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