Pollen and allergies in Santander
The highest pollen in Santander today is grass, at 0.2 grains/m³ — a low level.
Modelled for Wednesday 14 October, 03:00
Pollen in Santander today
| Pollen | Count | Level |
|---|---|---|
| AlderAlnus | 0grains/m³ | None |
| BirchBetula | 0grains/m³ | None |
| OliveOlea | 0grains/m³ | None |
| GrassPoaceae | 0.2grains/m³ | Low |
| MugwortArtemisia | 0.1grains/m³ | Low |
| RagweedAmbrosia | 0grains/m³ | None |
The next 4 days
Daily maximum counts in grains/m³. Only grass and mugwort pollen rise above zero in this window; the rest are out of season.
| Day | Grass | Mugwort | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today14 Oct | 0.2 | 0.1 | Low |
| Tomorrow15 Oct | 0.3 | 0.1 | Low |
| Friday16 Oct | 0.1 | 0 | Low |
| Saturday17 Oct | 0 | 0 | None |
This season so far
The highest daily count recorded for each pollen in Santander since 14 July, which puts today's figures in context.
| Pollen | Peak count | Reached on | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | 15grains/m³ | Monday 20 July | Low |
| Mugwort | 4.0grains/m³ | Saturday 29 August | Low |
What this means for you
Only the most sensitive people will notice symptoms. Normal outdoor activity is fine for almost everyone.
How pollen levels are scored
Thresholds differ by plant, because the amount of pollen it takes to provoke symptoms differs by plant. A count of 20 is a moderate grass day and a very high ragweed one.
| Pollen | Low | Moderate | High | Very high | Usually in the air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder | 1–9 | 10–99 | 100–999 | 1000+ | January to March |
| Birch | 1–9 | 10–99 | 100–999 | 1000+ | March to May |
| Olive | 1–49 | 50–199 | 200–999 | 1000+ | April to June |
| Grass | 1–19 | 20–49 | 50–199 | 200+ | May to August |
| Mugwort | 1–9 | 10–29 | 30–99 | 100+ | July to September |
| Ragweed | 1–9 | 10–19 | 20–49 | 50+ | August to October |
How these figures are produced
These counts come from the Copernicus atmospheric monitoring service, which models pollen concentrations on a grid across Europe, sampled at the coordinates of Santander. They are modelled values rather than grains counted at a pollen trap in the town, so neighbouring localities in the same grid cell will show similar figures, and a tree in flower on your street can matter more than the number here. Treat them as a regional indication. They are not medical advice: if symptoms are severe or persistent, speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
