Palmela pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Palmela is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Palmela's Setúbal Peninsula landscape and the Tagus estuary fringe oak and pine contribute most of the tree pollen, with grass from nearby Setúbal farmland through the spring weeks. The area's wet Atlantic climate limits how high counts can build.

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):

    Low

    3/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    10/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Palmela right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Palmela are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Palmela tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Palmela will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Palmela this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Palmela?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Palmela. grass, willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Palmela?
Palmela's pollen season runs from January through June, opening with oak and pine before grass from nearby Portuguese farmland peaks across spring. The Atlantic-facing position means onshore winds and frequent rain regularly interrupt exposure. Hillier inland areas can see slightly later peaks than the coast.
How often is the Palmela pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Palmela 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 Palmela 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 Palmela, 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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