Pollen forecast for Donostia / San Sebastian. 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 Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Donostia / San Sebastian, Spain. Grass: Low · Mugwort: Low

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High1Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High1Low

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Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
1Low
4 Fri
1Low
5 Sat
1Low
Mugwort
Today
2Low
4 Fri
4Low
5 Sat
4Low
Ragweed
Today
0None
4 Fri
<1Low
5 Sat
<1Low

About Donostia / San Sebastian

CountrySpain, Basque Country
TimezoneEurope/Madrid (UTC+2)
Coordinates43.31° N, 1.97° W
Population≈ 185K

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 3Tomorrow Sep 4
Mugwort1 · Low
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 3Tomorrow Sep 4
Ragweed0 · None
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 3Tomorrow Sep 40:0017°6:0015°12:0025°18:0027°0:0019°6:0018°12:0032°18:0029°
View detailed hourly pollen data

Detailed hour-by-hour pollen forecast for Donostia / San Sebastian — today and tomorrow. Pollen concentrations per allergen type for each hour.

Today — Sep 3

HourGrassMugwort
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Tomorrow — Sep 4

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
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03:0011
04:0011
05:0011
06:0012
07:0013
08:0014
09:0014
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19:001
20:002
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What to expect

Pollen stays light in Donostia / San Sebastian today — mugwort is the most noticeable, peaking at just 2 grains/m³ in the afternoon, low enough that most people with allergies will barely feel it. The rest of today's pollen comes from grass at 1 grain/m³ (low).

Tomorrow looks much the same, with another low peak in the morning. Over the coming 3 days the picture is Thursday low, Friday low, and Saturday low — Friday looks the strongest.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Low
Today's peak
Low · 16:00
Tomorrow's peak
Low · 08:00
Main allergen
Mugwort
Temperature
25°

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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.