Bragança pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bragança is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bragança's position on a plateau near the Spanish border in Trás-os-Montes means cypress and pine dominate the local tree pollen count, with grass and late-season herbs from surrounding Bragança 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.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 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

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bragança right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Bragança.

Will pollen levels change in Bragança tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bragança will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bragança this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bragança?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Bragança.

When is pollen season in Bragança?
Bragança typically sees eucalyptus and cypress arrive first, followed by a cypress and pine peak that defines the heart of the season, with grass and late-season herbs extending things further; the January-to-August window in total. a typically dry summer means late-season exposure stays low, something the Bragança climate here reinforces.
How often is the Bragança pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bragança 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 Bragança 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 Bragança, 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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