Chieti pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Chieti is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 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.

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Chieti sits on a hilltop above the Pescara river valley, in the Abruzzo region; oak and olive are the leading tree pollen sources locally, and late grass pollen adds to totals from local farmland and green spaces through spring. The surrounding Abruzzo countryside shapes how exposure varies across the built-up and open parts of the area, with noticeably calmer conditions once the main oak and olive peak has passed.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    49/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chieti right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Chieti are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Chieti tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Chieti will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chieti 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 Chieti?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chieti. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Chieti?
From an early hazel and alder start, Chieti moves into a oak and olive peak before late grass pollen extends the season into early summer, with January through August covering the year's exposure in this part of Abruzzo. Mediterranean summer drought keeps late-season pollen modest here, a pattern shaped in part by the town's position on a hilltop above the Pescara river valley.
How often is the Chieti pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chieti 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 Chieti 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 Chieti, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Chieti.

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