Palermo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Palermo is low; grass is low. 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Palermo's parks and green spaces olive and cypress peaks are the dominant species locally, with grass adding to totals over the spring weeks from surrounding Sicilia land. Dry summer conditions then bring exposure down sharply.

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

    15/100

  • 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

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Palermo right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Palermo tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Palermo this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Palermo?

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

When is pollen season in Palermo?
Pollen exposure in Palermo tracks olive and cypress peaks through the cooler months and grass into spring, ending sharply as summer's heat and dryness arrive; the full season spans January through May. Coastal breezes tend to help clear pollen faster here than further inland.
How often is the Palermo pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Palermo 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 Palermo 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 Palermo, 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 Palermo.

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