Riccione pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Riccione is low; grass and mugwort are 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.
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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) | Low | 25/100 |
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 | 6/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 24/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Riccione's position on the Adriatic Riviera Romagnola coast means pine and oak dominate the local tree pollen count, with late grass pollen from surrounding Emilia-Romagna land adding to totals into early summer. The mix of built-up streets and nearby open ground creates uneven exposure across the town, and residents on the leafier fringes tend to notice higher counts than those nearer the centre.
Riccione follows a pattern typical of Emilia-Romagna: cypress and hazel first, then pine and oak over the following weeks, then late grass pollen into early summer, running the winter-to-summer stretch from January to August overall. Mediterranean summer drought keeps late-season pollen modest here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Emilia-Romagna
Is pollen high in Riccione right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Riccione are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Riccione tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Riccione will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Riccione this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Riccione?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Riccione. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Riccione?
How often is the Riccione pollen forecast updated?
The Riccione pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Riccione 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 Riccione 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 Riccione, 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. |
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