Como pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Como is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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

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Como's lakeside parks and the Lake Como and Cosia River corridor linden and chestnut dominate locally, and grass from nearby Lombardy farmland extends exposure into spring. Hot, dry summer conditions then suppress pollen production for months.

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):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Como right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Como tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Como will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Como this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Como?

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

When is pollen season in Como?
Como sees linden and chestnut dominate the early pollen season, with grass adding to counts through spring before the dry summer shuts things down; overall the season runs January to June. Exposure tends to be sharper and shorter-lived than in more temperate parts of Europe.
How often is the Como pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Como 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 Como 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 Como, 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 Como.

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