Linares pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Linares's Guadalimar River corridor and the surrounding Jaén province olive landscape feature olive, pine, and holm oak as the main tree pollen sources, with the surrounding olive farmland making olive one of the more significant local spring pollen sources. Surrounding farmland extends grass and tree pollen across the historic mining city, while the hot, dry continental climate concentrates pollen during spring.

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

    39/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Linares right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Linares tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Linares will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Linares this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Linares?

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

When is pollen season in Linares?
Linares's Guadalimar River valley and the surrounding Jaén olive farmland produce a season opening with olive and pine in January before grass from surrounding farmland peaks through April and May. Mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September, while the extensive Jaén olive cultivation makes olive a particularly significant local spring pollen source across this historic mining city.
How often is the Linares pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Linares 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 Linares 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 Linares, 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 Linares.

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