Madrid pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (11 July) pollen in Madrid is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (12 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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Madrid's urban green network, anchored by Retiro Park and the Manzanares River corridor, features olive, plane, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Castilian cereal farmland and the Meseta plateau contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the semi-arid continental climate concentrates pollen dispersal during the spring season.

Today - 11 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • 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 - 12 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Madrid

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Madrid

Arganzuela Barajas Carabanchel Casa de Campo Centro Chamartín Chamberí Chueca Ciudad Lineal Fuencarral-El Pardo Gran Vía Hortaleza Huertas La Latina (barrio) Latina Lavapiés Malasaña Moncloa-Aravaca Moratalaz Museo del Prado Museo Reina Sofía Palacio Real de Madrid Parque del Retiro Plaza Mayor de Madrid Puente de Vallecas Puerta del Sol Retiro Salamanca (barrio) Salesas San Blas-Canillejas Templo de Debod Tetuán Usera Vicálvaro Villa de Vallecas Villaverde

Sports venues in Madrid

Anillo Verde Ciclista Caja Mágica Santiago Bernabéu Wanda Metropolitano WiZink Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Madrid right now?

On 11 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Madrid are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Madrid tomorrow?

On 12 July 2026, pollen conditions in Madrid will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Madrid this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Madrid?

On 11 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Madrid. hazel, cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Madrid?
Madrid's pollen season runs from February through July, opening with olive and ash tree pollen in spring before grass pollen from surrounding Castilian farmland dominates through May and June. The hot, dry continental summer suppresses late season pollen, ending the season more abruptly than in Atlantic-facing Spanish cities. Grass pollen can be intense during the peak weeks of May and June under the semi-arid climate.
How often is the Madrid pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Madrid 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 Madrid 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 Madrid, 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: 11 July 2026 at 10:14 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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