Motril pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Motril is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Motril's subtropical coastal farmland and the Guadalfeo River corridor feature sugarcane, tropical fruit trees, and olive as distinctive pollen sources unique to Spain's main sugar coast. Surrounding Málaga subtropical farmland contributes substantial crop and grass pollen, while Mediterranean sea breezes can periodically disperse pollen and the warm coastal microclimate extends pollen production well beyond the normal Spanish season.
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):
Low
13/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
13/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
7/100
Air quality in Motril
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Motril right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Motril are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Motril tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Motril will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Motril 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 Motril?
On 9 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Motril. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Motril?
How often is the Motril pollen forecast updated?
The Motril pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Motril 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 Motril 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 Motril, 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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