Avignon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Avignon are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Avignon will be different from today, with grass increasing

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

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Avignon. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

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.

The Avignon 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 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.