Lecco pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The vegetation around Lecco, on the eastern shore of Lake Como beneath the Grigne peaks, is led by pine and oak among tree species, with grass adding to seasonal totals from the surrounding Lombardia land. Streets close to open ground typically see a different mix than the denser centre, particularly once the main tree pollen peak has eased off.

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

    33/100

  • 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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lecco right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lecco tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lecco this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and 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 Lecco?

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

When is pollen season in Lecco?
From an early pine and eucalyptus start, Lecco moves into a pine and oak peak before grass extends the season into early summer, with the winter-to-summer stretch from January to August covering the year's exposure in this part of Lombardia. a typically dry summer means late-season exposure stays low, a pattern shaped in part by the town's position on the eastern shore of Lake Como beneath the Grigne peaks.
How often is the Lecco pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lecco 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 Lecco 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 Lecco, 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 Lecco.

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