Faro pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Faro is high; mugwort is high; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; grass will decrease; cypress and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| 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) | Low | 1/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | High | 52/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | High | 55/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Faro's Ria Formosa lagoon waterfront and coastal parks umbrella pine and carob dominate locally, and grass from nearby Algarve countryside extends the peak into spring. Frequent rainfall off the Atlantic keeps counts from building too high.
Faro's clearest exposure comes from umbrella pine and carob in winter into spring, with grass extending it further; the Atlantic climate's frequent rain keeps interrupting counts throughout the January-June season. Mugwort and nettle can extend exposure into early autumn in more sheltered inland spots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Algarve
Is pollen high in Faro right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Faro are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Faro tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Faro will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Faro this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Faro?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Faro. grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Faro?
How often is the Faro pollen forecast updated?
The Faro pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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