Acireale pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Acireale is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing. 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

Acireale's Ionian Sea coastal setting and the Etna volcanic slopes backdrop feature olive, citrus, and lemon as the main tree pollen sources in this Sicilian baroque city. Surrounding citrus farmland and the Etna volcanic slopes contribute substantial tree and crop pollen, while Ionian sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the hot, dry summer ends the season abruptly.

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):

    High

    54/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Acireale right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Acireale tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Acireale will be different from today, with grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Acireale this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Acireale?

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

When is pollen season in Acireale?
Acireale's Ionian Sea coastal setting and the Etna volcanic slopes backdrop produce a season opening with olive, citrus, and cypress in January, with cypress contributing through spring, before grass from surrounding Sicilian citrus farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort and nettle extend exposure into late summer, while Ionian sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the Etna slopes contribute distinctive local sources.
How often is the Acireale pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Acireale 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 Acireale 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 Acireale, 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, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Acireale.

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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