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

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

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Sesto San Giovanni's parks and the Lambro River corridor oak and birch rank as the top tree pollen sources, with grass from neighbouring Lombardy farmland adding to counts through spring. The dry summer that follows sharply limits pollen for the months that follow.

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

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    56/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sesto San Giovanni right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sesto San Giovanni tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sesto San Giovanni will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sesto San Giovanni this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Sesto San Giovanni?

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

When is pollen season in Sesto San Giovanni?
Pollen exposure in Sesto San Giovanni tracks oak and birch through the cooler months and grass into spring, ending sharply as summer's heat and dryness arrive; the full season spans January through June. Surrounding scrubland and farmland both add to the spring peak.
How often is the Sesto San Giovanni pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sesto San Giovanni 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 Sesto San Giovanni 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 Sesto San Giovanni, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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