San Giovanni la Punta pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in San Giovanni la Punta is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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oak and plane are the dominant tree pollen source around San Giovanni la Punta, which sits on Mount Etna's eastern lower slopes in Sicilia; grass and coastal scrub pollen from nearby farmland and parks builds through spring into early summer. The balance between green space and built-up ground shapes how exposure differs across the town.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in San Giovanni la Punta right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in San Giovanni la Punta are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in San Giovanni la Punta tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in San Giovanni la Punta will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in San Giovanni la Punta this week?

According to the five-day outlook, 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 San Giovanni la Punta?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in San Giovanni la Punta. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in San Giovanni la Punta?
olive and plane gets the season underway in San Giovanni la Punta, oak and plane carries the spring peak, and grass and coastal scrub pollen rounds things out into summer across January through August. the Mediterranean climate's dry summer keeps autumn pollen minimal, consistent with the wider Sicilia pattern.
How often is the San Giovanni la Punta pollen forecast updated?

The San Giovanni la Punta pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in San Giovanni la Punta 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 San Giovanni la Punta 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 San Giovanni la Punta, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for San Giovanni la Punta.

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