Pollen and sensitive air
Respiratory health in the Canary Islands
Forecast pollen, irritating pollutants and Saharan dust, kept separate so different signals are not mixed.
Aire Canarias combines real pollen forecasts, when available, with the respiratory advisory calculated from AQI, PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2 and Saharan dust. This is environmental guidance, not personalised medical advice.
For sensitive people
Very high
Strongest signal: Tenerife
Main driver: PM10.
Avoid outdoor exertion and follow your medical plan if you have one.
Next 12 h (forecast): expected to hold
Forecast pollen
The pollen forecast uses daily UPI indexes from 0 to 5 by island. It is updated once a day and only appears when confirmed data exists.
Pollutants that can irritate
This signal is not pollen: it summarises when PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2, the forecast or outdated data may make the air more uncomfortable for sensitive people.
For sensitive people
Respiratory guidance today in Tenerife
Avoid outdoor exertion and follow your medical plan if you have one.
Particles can irritate the airways, especially for people with asthma, respiratory allergies or sensitivity.
Main driver: PM10.
Advice and why it shows
- Avoid intense outdoor exercise while the episode lasts.
- Keep windows closed during the peak and air rooms when conditions improve.
- Prefer indoor spaces with filtered air if available.
- Stay hydrated and avoid extra irritants such as smoke.
Why this appears
- PM10 is driving the current AQI at Very poor level.
Environmental guidance only. If symptoms worsen, follow official health advice or contact a clinician.
For sensitive people
Respiratory guidance today in Gran Canaria
Reduce outdoor exposure if symptoms appear.
Particles can irritate the airways, especially for people with asthma, respiratory allergies or sensitivity.
Main driver: forecast worsening, PM10.
Advice and why it shows
- Avoid intense outdoor exercise while the episode lasts.
- Keep windows closed during the peak and air rooms when conditions improve.
- Prefer indoor spaces with filtered air if available.
- Stay hydrated and avoid extra irritants such as smoke.
Why this appears
- The forecast rises to Poor because of PM10 on 8/9/26, 6:00 AM.
Environmental guidance only. If symptoms worsen, follow official health advice or contact a clinician.
For sensitive people
Respiratory guidance today in La Palma
Reduce outdoor exposure if symptoms appear.
Particles can irritate the airways, especially for people with asthma, respiratory allergies or sensitivity.
Main driver: PM10, forecast worsening.
Advice and why it shows
- Avoid intense outdoor exercise while the episode lasts.
- Keep windows closed during the peak and air rooms when conditions improve.
- Prefer indoor spaces with filtered air if available.
- Stay hydrated and avoid extra irritants such as smoke.
Why this appears
- PM10 is driving the current AQI at Moderate level.
- The forecast rises to Poor because of PM10 on 8/9/26, 6:00 AM.
Environmental guidance only. If symptoms worsen, follow official health advice or contact a clinician.
Other islands
Saharan dust
Saharan dust is not pollen, but suspended dust can irritate the eyes, throat and airways.