Pollen forecast for Alcalá de Henares. Data as of (Europe/Madrid). Values update hourly — see this page for the current reading and hourly forecast.

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Pollen Today in Alcalá de Henares, Spain

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Alcalá de Henares, Spain. Grass: Low · Mugwort: Low

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High1Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High5Low

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Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
2Low
5 Sat
2Low
6 Sun
2Low
Mugwort
Today
8Moderate
5 Sat
7Moderate
6 Sun
4Low
Ragweed
Today
0None
5 Sat
<1Low
6 Sun
<1Low

About Alcalá de Henares

CountrySpain, Madrid
TimezoneEurope/Madrid (UTC+2)
Coordinates40.48° N, 3.36° W
Population≈ 194K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+2)

Each panel is one allergen: the line is its forecast concentration in grains per cubic metre, hour by hour across today and tomorrow. The dashed lines mark where it crosses into low, moderate and high. Those thresholds differ per pollen type, so the same height means different things from panel to panel. An allergen is left out when your profile excludes it, or when no pollen is forecast for it over these two days.

Grass1 · Lowgrains/m³
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 4Tomorrow Sep 5
Mugwort5 · Low
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 4Tomorrow Sep 5
Ragweed0 · None
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 4Tomorrow Sep 50:0025°6:0021°12:0030°18:0039°0:0028°6:0025°12:0032°18:0035°
View detailed hourly pollen data

Detailed hour-by-hour pollen forecast for Alcalá de Henares — today and tomorrow. Pollen concentrations per allergen type for each hour.

Today — Sep 4

HourGrassMugwort
00:0028
01:0018
02:0017
03:0015
04:0025
05:0025
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11:0013
12:0013
13:0012
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17:0012
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22:0014
23:0026

Tomorrow — Sep 5

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:0027
01:0025
02:0013
03:0012
04:0012
05:0024
06:0024
07:0023
08:0023
09:0023
10:0012
11:0011
12:0011
13:0011
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23:0013

What to expect

Mugwort is the allergen to watch in Alcalá de Henares today, reaching 8 grains/m³ (moderate) overnight; at the moment it measures 5 grains/m³. It doesn't really let up, either: levels hold moderate or higher through the whole day. Alongside mugwort, expect grass at 2 grains/m³ (low).

Tomorrow looks much the same, with another moderate peak overnight. Over the coming 3 days the picture is Friday moderate, Saturday moderate, and Sunday low, and today marks the peak of it.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Low
Today's peak
Moderate · 00:00
Tomorrow's peak
Moderate · 00:00
Main allergen
Mugwort
Temperature
21°

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About the Pollen Forecast

What is a pollen forecast?

A pollen forecast predicts the concentration of airborne pollen grains (measured in grains per cubic meter) for a specific location and time. Pollen is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during their pollination seasons. Higher concentrations trigger worse allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. This forecast uses data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).

How do I check the pollen forecast today?

This page shows the live pollen levels for your location using data from CAMS via Open-Meteo. You get current pollen concentrations for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed — plus an hourly forecast chart and tomorrow's outlook. Select your allergens to see personalized risk levels.

When are pollen levels highest?

Pollen levels vary by type: tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring mornings, grass pollen peaks in late spring and summer afternoons, and weed pollen (mugwort, ragweed) peaks in late summer and fall. Warm, dry, windy days have higher pollen counts. Rain temporarily reduces airborne pollen. Check the forecast chart above for today's exact pollen trend.

How can I reduce pollen exposure?

Many people reduce pollen exposure by keeping windows closed on high-pollen days, showering after time outdoors, and using air purifiers. Check the pollen forecast before outdoor activities, and consult a healthcare provider for personal advice.

What is an allergy profile?

Your allergy profile tells us which pollen types trigger your symptoms. Different people react to different pollens — some are allergic to birch and grass, others to ragweed or olive. By selecting your allergens, you get a personalized risk assessment that only considers the pollen types relevant to you, rather than a generic overall forecast.

Pollen risk levels

None
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

Risk levels are based on approximate pollen concentration thresholds per allergen type (grains/m³):

  • Tree pollen (birch, alder): Low ≤10, Moderate ≤100, High ≤1000, Very High >1000
  • Grass & weed pollen (grass, mugwort, ragweed): Low ≤5, Moderate ≤20, High ≤50, Very High >50
  • Olive pollen: Low ≤10, Moderate ≤50, High ≤200, Very High >200

Your risk is the highest level among your selected allergens. These approximate thresholds are commonly referenced in European aeroallergen research (EAN) and clinical guidelines.