Pollen Count & Forecast for Abuja

Abuja’s dry season (November-March) has high levels of Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon) and Elephant Grass (Pennisetum purpureum); these species grow near Jabi Lake and the foothills of Aso Rock. Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Mango (Mangifera indica) trees flower across Maitama and Garki districts during this period. The rainy season (April-October) promotes the growth of Pigweed (Amaranthus) in open spaces around Millennium Park.

Harmattan winds carry fine dust particles and pollen from northern savannahs; these settle in the lower-lying areas of the Gwagwalada basin. High humidity during the wet season increases Mould (Aspergillus, Penicillium) spore counts; these thrive in damp soils near the Usman Dam and within dense urban vegetation.