Avignon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Avignon is medium; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Avignon's Rocher des Doms gardens and the Rhône and Durance river corridors feature olive, plane, and poplar as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Provence farmland and the Alpilles and Luberon scrubland contribute substantial grass and scrub pollen, while the Mistral wind and Rhône valley setting strongly influence pollen dispersal across the historic papal city.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    28/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    32/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Avignon right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Avignon are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Avignon tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Avignon will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Avignon this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Avignon?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Avignon. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Avignon?
Avignon's position at the Rhône and Durance confluence creates distinctive pollen dynamics, with the Mistral wind capable of rapidly dispersing or concentrating pollen depending on conditions. Olive and plane open the season from January before grass from surrounding Provence farmland peaks through April and May. The hot, dry Provençal summer ends the season abruptly, making spring the dominant pollen period.
How often is the Avignon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Avignon come from nearby or far away?

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.

Are pollen levels in Avignon based on measurements or forecasts?

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 Avignon, 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.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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