Palmares Ocean Living & Golf – Alvor-Lagos Course, Faro Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Palmares Ocean Living & Golf – Alvor-Lagos Course, Faro is high; mugwort is high; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are moderate.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mugwort remains high, mold (alternaria) declining, mold (cladosporium) declining.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort, mold (alternaria), and mold (cladosporium) will increase; 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 | 58/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Moderate | 26/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 32/100 |
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 | 70/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 18/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 22/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
This location in Faro is surrounded mainly by open grassland, which covers around 63% of the nearby area, with some built-up land and farmland. Common allergenic trees nearby include olive and oak. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and pigweed and plantain are the main weed sources. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 15°C and olive and oak are in full flower. Grasses take over in late spring and keep pollen in the air into mid-fall. Later, pigweed and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from early summer into early fall. Warm, damp weather from mid-spring into late fall also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Algarve
Is pollen high in Faro right now?
On 10 October 2026, overall pollen levels in Faro are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Faro tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Faro will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Faro this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Faro?
On 10 October 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Faro. cypress, grass, 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 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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