Pollen count in Crete

• Thursday 🤧
  Alder: 1.9 g/m³
  Birch: 2.8 g/m³
  Grass: 31.3 g/m³
  Olive: 0.2 g/m³
  
• Friday 🤧
  Alder: 4.5 g/m³
  Birch: 2.3 g/m³
  Grass: 71 g/m³
  Olive: 2.6 g/m³
  
• Saturday 🤧
  Alder: 1.1 g/m³
  Birch: 5.1 g/m³
  Grass: 94 g/m³
  Olive: 11.7 g/m³
  
• See our chart for an hourly overview.

• 4-Day Chart
• Annual Overview

In Crete, the pollen season starts in January and lasts until May. Olive trees release their pollen first, followed by cypress and pine trees. This is the worst time for people with allergies.

In March and April, grasses and weeds start to bloom. They release even more pollen into the air. This makes the air thick with tiny particles that can cause problems.

The good news is that the pollen count starts to go down in May. The air becomes cleaner, and people can breathe easier. Summer is a great time to be in Crete, with warm weather and low pollen counts.

In the fall, from September to November, some trees and plants release a little more pollen. But it's not as bad as in the spring. By December, the pollen count is very low, and the air is fresh and clean again.

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Recommendations

When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.

• Wear masks if necessary
• Shower after going out
• Wear sunglasses if windy
• Close windows and doors
• Use an indoor air purifier
• Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
• Limit outdoor activities

Annual Pollen Overview

Check out this month-by-month overview of the daily average pollen count in Crete 🌾. This data is based on previous years and serves as a guideline to help you understand when different pollen seasons typically occur in your city.

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