Siracusa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Siracusa is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Siracusa's coastal parks and the Anapo River corridor feature olive, citrus, and carob as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up historic city centre. Surrounding Sicilian farmland and the Iblean plateau contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Mediterranean coastal position means sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen across the ancient Greek city.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Pollen and air quality along routes in Siracusa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Siracusa right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Siracusa are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Siracusa tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Siracusa will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Siracusa this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Siracusa?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Siracusa. hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Siracusa?
Siracusa's pollen season opens in January with olive and citrus before grass from surrounding Sicilian farmland peaks through April and May. The ancient Greek city benefits from sea breezes from both the Ionian Sea and the Syracusan Gulf that can periodically disperse pollen, while the hot, dry Sicilian summer ends the season very abruptly by June.
How often is the Siracusa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Siracusa 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 Siracusa 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 Siracusa, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Siracusa.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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