Ponferrada pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ponferrada is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Ponferrada's Sil River gorge and surrounding El Bierzo valley green spaces feature oak, birch, and chestnut as the main tree pollen sources in this distinctive enclosed valley setting. Surrounding farmland and the Galician and Castilian mountain woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Atlantic-influenced Bierzo microclimate means more frequent rainfall than in the Meseta plateau beyond.

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):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ponferrada right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ponferrada tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ponferrada this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ponferrada?

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

When is pollen season in Ponferrada?
Ponferrada's enclosed Bierzo valley setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions. Hazel and alder open from January before birch and oak peak through April and May. Grass from surrounding El Bierzo farmland peaks through June and July, while mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. The Atlantic-influenced microclimate provides more rainfall interruptions than in the Meseta beyond.
How often is the Ponferrada pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada 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 Ponferrada, 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 Ponferrada.

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