Salzburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Salzburg are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Salzburg will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at high levels

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Salzburg. cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

Salzburg's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks strongly through April. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The enclosed Salzach River basin between surrounding Alpine ridges concentrates pollen under calm conditions and temperature inversions, while surrounding Austrian farmland and the Alpine foothills contribute substantial tree and grass pollen.

The Salzburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Salzburg, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.