Pollen count in Lecce

• Thursday 🤧
  Alder: 2.3 g/m³
  Birch: 3.2 g/m³
  Grass: 156.3 g/m³
  Olive: 953.5 g/m³
  
• Friday 🤧
  Alder: 0.3 g/m³
  Birch: 1.1 g/m³
  Grass: 159.9 g/m³
  Olive: 404.8 g/m³
  
• Saturday 🤧
  Birch: 1.1 g/m³
  Grass: 68.2 g/m³
  Olive: 119.9 g/m³
  
• See our chart for an hourly overview.

• 4-Day Chart
• Annual Overview

Pollen allergies affect many people in Lecce, Italy. Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itchy eyes. Trees, grasses, and weeds produce pollen.

Olive trees, common in Lecce, release pollen from March to May. Grasses and weeds produce pollen from May to July. Trees like birch and hazelnut shed pollen from January to March.

Pollen counts are usually highest on hot, dry days. Wind can spread pollen, making symptoms worse. Rain helps wash pollen out of the air, bringing relief.

Peak pollen seasons in Lecce are spring and early summer. Avoiding outdoor activities during peak pollen hours can reduce symptoms. Staying indoors with windows closed can help too.

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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 Lecce 🌾. 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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