Alcobendas pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Alcobendas is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Alcobendas' urban green spaces and the Jarama River corridor feature oak, pine, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up suburban city centre. Surrounding Castilian farmland and the semi-arid Meseta landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the dry continental climate concentrates pollen dispersal during the spring season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Alcobendas right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Alcobendas are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Alcobendas tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Alcobendas will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Alcobendas this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Alcobendas?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Alcobendas. cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Alcobendas?
Alcobendas' pollen season opens in February with hazel and olive before oak and ash peak through April. Grass from surrounding Castilian Meseta farmland peaks strongly through May and June. The dry continental climate concentrates pollen during spring, while the Jarama valley channels airflows and the intense early summer heat ends the season abruptly by July.
How often is the Alcobendas pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Alcobendas 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 Alcobendas 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 Alcobendas, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Alcobendas.

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