Rapallo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Rapallo is high; mugwort is high; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass and mugwort will decrease; cypress and willow will remain stable.
Explore Forecasts
Air Quality
Pollen in Other Cities
Air Quality in Other Cities
Get More in Our App
Local pollen and air quality forecasts, interactive pollen maps and route profiles
Features and forecast availability vary by region.
Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 5/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | High | 64/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | Low | 5/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | High | 64/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Rapallo's tree pollen is dominated by plane and olive, a pattern typical of Liguria and reinforced by its position on the Ligurian Riviera coast; late grass pollen adds further exposure from nearby farmland through the warmer months. Parks and leafier streets tend to register higher counts than the built-up core.
olive and plane gets the season underway in Rapallo, plane and olive carries the spring peak, and late grass pollen rounds things out into summer across the January-to-August window. the Mediterranean climate's dry summer keeps autumn pollen minimal, consistent with the wider Liguria pattern.
Get pollen & AQ on Strava
Follow your environmental exposure and performance with the free Airmine-Strava integration. See your pollen and air quality exposure for every Strava activity.
Resource Hub
Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Liguria
Is pollen high in Rapallo right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Rapallo are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Rapallo tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Rapallo will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rapallo this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Rapallo?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Rapallo. grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Rapallo?
How often is the Rapallo pollen forecast updated?
The Rapallo pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rapallo 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 Rapallo 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 Rapallo, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
Get More in the Airmine Pollen app
Get 15-day pollen forecasts with morning, afternoon and evening detail, plus 5-day air quality forecasts. Explore interactive pollen risk maps, estimated pollen season start, route profiles and a symptoms diary.
Features and forecast availability vary by region. Currently covering Europe, the contiguous US, southern Canada, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia (Java & Bali), Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Buenos Aires area.
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA) Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS).
