Lecce pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Lecce is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase. 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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Lecce's parks and the Asso torrent corridor olive and almond provide most of the tree pollen, and grass from Puglia farmland contributes across spring. The Mediterranean summer that follows keeps pollen in check for the rest of the year.

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

    30/100

  • 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):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lecce right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lecce tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Lecce will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lecce this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lecce?

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

When is pollen season in Lecce?
Lecce's pollen season runs from January through June, opening with olive and almond in late winter before grass from neighbouring farmland peaks across spring. The hot, dry Mediterranean summer brings the season to an abrupt close. Mugwort can extend the season briefly into early autumn in some years.
How often is the Lecce pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lecce 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 Lecce 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 Lecce, 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 Lecce.

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