Pollen count in Istanbul

• Thursday 😐
  Birch: 10.9 g/m³
  Grass: 18.3 g/m³
  
• Friday 🤧
  Birch: 13.3 g/m³
  Grass: 54.5 g/m³
  
• Saturday 🤧
  Birch: 9.1 g/m³
  Grass: 71.2 g/m³
  
• See our chart for an hourly overview.

• 4-Day Chart
• Annual Overview

In Istanbul, trees and plants make pollen from February to November. This pollen goes into the air and causes problems.

From February to April, trees like oak and birch make pollen. It's a big problem for people in the city. They feel bad when they breathe it in.

In May and June, grasses make pollen. It's in the air and makes people feel sick. They want to stay inside when it's bad.

In July, August, and September, weeds make pollen. It's a problem again for people in Istanbul. They try to avoid it when they can.

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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 Istanbul 🌾. 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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