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
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Gran Canaria
Main driver: O₃.
You may notice symptoms if you have respiratory allergies, asthma or sensitive airways.
Next 12 h (forecast): expected to hold
Pollen in Gran Canaria
The pollen forecast for Gran Canaria uses daily UPI indexes from 0 to 5. If there is no confirmed value for this island, it is not replaced with another island's signal.
Pollutants that can irritate in Gran Canaria
This signal is not pollen: it summarises for Gran Canaria when PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2, the forecast or outdated data may make the air more uncomfortable for sensitive people.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 Gran Canaria
You may notice symptoms if you have respiratory allergies, asthma or sensitive airways.
Ozone can increase discomfort during outdoor exercise, especially around midday and in the afternoon.
Main driver: O₃.
Advice and why it shows
- Reduce prolonged outdoor exertion if discomfort appears.
- Stay hydrated and avoid extra irritants such as smoke.
- Watch your symptoms and slow down if discomfort appears.
- Follow your medical plan if you have one.
Why this appears
- O₃ is driving the current AQI at Moderate level.
Environmental guidance only. If symptoms worsen, follow official health advice or contact a clinician.
Saharan dust in Gran Canaria
Saharan dust in Gran Canaria is not pollen, but suspended dust can irritate the eyes, throat and airways.