Sciacca pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Sciacca is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. 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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Sciacca's tree pollen is dominated by olive and oak, a pattern typical of Sicilia and reinforced by its position on Sicily's southwestern coast; grass and Mediterranean scrub 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.

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

    30/100

  • 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

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sciacca right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sciacca tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sciacca will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sciacca 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 Sciacca?

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

When is pollen season in Sciacca?
Residents of Sciacca see plane and hazel give way to a olive and oak peak through the heart of spring, before grass and Mediterranean scrub pollen takes over into early summer; the full cycle spans the January-to-August window. the Mediterranean climate's dry summer keeps autumn pollen minimal.
How often is the Sciacca pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sciacca 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 Sciacca 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 Sciacca, 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 Sciacca.

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