Esposende Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Esposende is high; mugwort is high; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; mold (alternaria) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mugwort will decrease; cypress, grass, and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | High | 67/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 19/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 29/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | High | 57/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 15/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 26/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Built-up land makes up around 33% of the area near the heart of Esposende, with a good deal of open water and some open grassland. With a watercourse close by, riverside trees such as willow contribute to the local mix. Of the allergenic trees nearby, oak matters most, while willow also contributes. Grass pollen is significant here, and plantain and pigweed contribute weed pollen.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and oak and willow are in full flower. Grasses take over in early summer, with temperatures around 20°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. Plantain and pigweed flower through much of the warmer half of the year. Fall is the wettest time of year, and heavy showers can bring short breaks in pollen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Braga
Is pollen high in Esposende right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Esposende are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Esposende tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Esposende will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Esposende this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Esposende?
On 10 October 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Esposende. cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Esposende?
How often is the Esposende pollen forecast updated?
The Esposende pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Esposende 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 Esposende 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 Esposende, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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