Sesimbra pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Sesimbra is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, grass at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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In Setúbal, Sesimbra lies on the Atlantic coast at the foot of the Arrábida hills; local vegetation is dominated by olive and oak, and late grass pollen from the wider countryside pushes totals higher as spring turns to summer. Exposure differs meaningfully between the town centre and its greener edges, with the surrounding Setúbal land contributing an additional, steadier layer of grass pollen through the warmer months.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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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
5/100
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
3/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
Air quality in Sesimbra
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sesimbra right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sesimbra are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Sesimbra tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sesimbra will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sesimbra 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 Sesimbra?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Sesimbra. willow, hazel, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sesimbra?
How often is the Sesimbra pollen forecast updated?
The Sesimbra pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sesimbra 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 Sesimbra 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 Sesimbra, 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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