El Ejido pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in El Ejido is high; mugwort is high; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort remains high, grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week grass and mugwort will increase; cypress and willow will remain stable.
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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 | 64/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | High | 62/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
El Ejido's greenhouse landscape and the coastal plain feature olive, palm, and plastic-covered greenhouse crops as the dominant pollen environment, with exposure varying between the limited green areas and the densely built town centre. Surrounding Almería greenhouse and semi-arid farmland contribute seasonal grass and crop pollen, while the Mediterranean coastal position means sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen across the intensive agriculture area.
El Ejido's pollen season opens in January with olive and grass from the surrounding greenhouse landscape, with the Almería climate producing one of Spain's earliest seasons. Grass and crop pollen peak through March and April. The semi-arid coastal setting and Mediterranean sea breezes periodically interrupt exposure, while the hot summer ends the season abruptly by May.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Andalusia
Is pollen high in El Ejido right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in El Ejido are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in El Ejido tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in El Ejido will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in El Ejido this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in El Ejido?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in El Ejido. grass are also present but at lower levels. cypress and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in El Ejido?
How often is the El Ejido pollen forecast updated?
The El Ejido pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in El Ejido 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 El Ejido 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 El Ejido, 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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