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Mushrooms in the Sierra de Guadarrama: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Sierra de Guadarrama: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
The outlook in the Sierra de Guadarrama stays restrained for Honey Fungus (7/100). West and east, north and south look similar right now; differences stay small. Values are likely to keep rising through 15 Nov. Underlying sites sit between 614 and 1246 metres, spread across the region.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 7/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 15 Nov: Honey Fungus (54/100). Rises clearly through 15 Nov.
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Enable mushroom alert: Sierra de GuadarramaHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr few
- May moderate
- Jun few
- Jul hardly any
- Aug hardly any
- Sept few
- Oct moderate
- Nov peak
- Dec moderate
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Parasol Mushroom
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Penny Bun
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
- Golden Chanterelle
- Wood Hedgehog
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Saffron Milk Cap
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Field Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season, rare here
- Aug season, rare here
- Sept season, rare here
- Oct season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Yellow Morel
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr season, rare here
- May season
- Jun season, rare here
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept out of season
- Oct out of season
- Nov out of season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Sierra de Guadarrama
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Modest
- Temperature Optimal
Moisture and temperature support the current outlook.
Typical woodland & habitat types in the Sierra de Guadarrama
Across 4 woodland samples in the Sierra de Guadarrama, CORINE Land Cover is mainly broad-leaved forest (2/4) and coniferous forest (2/4). Elevations between 614 m and 1246 m.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Sierra de Guadarrama
Are there mushrooms in the Sierra de Guadarrama right now?
In the Sierra de Guadarrama, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Sierra de Guadarrama?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
Which day looks best for mushroom foraging in the Sierra de Guadarrama in the coming days?
The best day of the outlook is expected to be Sunday. Assessment for that day: moderate.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Sierra de Guadarrama?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Sierra de Guadarrama appear mainly in these months: May, October, November and December. Most finds fall in: November.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Sierra de Guadarrama?
The analysed sites in the Sierra de Guadarrama fall into these elevation zones: low mountains and high mountains.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Sierra de Guadarrama?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Sierra de Guadarrama: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Sierra de Guadarrama?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Sierra de Guadarrama in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Sierra de Guadarrama, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
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Poison helpline and mushroom advice
FungiFind is not medical advice. If you suspect poisoning, get professional help immediately.
If life is at risk or someone is unconscious: call 112.
Spanish poison control centre, 24h.
- Poison helpline +34 915 620 420
- Emergency 112
Numbers and links come from verified sources. Local signs and current rules always apply on site.
Sources
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.