Pollen Count & Forecast for Mecca
About Pollen in Mecca
Mecca’s spring allergy season (February-May) is dominated by Date Palm and Neem pollen; Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) prolific across the plains of Arafat; Neem (Azadirachta indica) widespread along Ibrahim Al Khalil Road. Grass (Poaceae) contributes significantly from irrigated areas in Al-Misfalah. Summer and autumn (June-October) see high Saltbush (Atriplex) pollen levels, originating from the arid slopes of Jabal al-Nour.
The narrow valley geography traps heat and airborne particles between surrounding granite peaks, leading to localised high concentrations of dust and pollutants. Winter months see elevated Mould (Aspergillus, Penicillium) spore counts, from air conditioning units and leaking pipes in older city districts.
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What Pollen Levels Mean
LOW
Symptoms are unlikely
MED
Moderate risk of symptoms
HIGH
Widespread symptoms likely
V.HI
Expect significant symptoms
X.HI
Extremely high symptom likelihood & severity