Besançon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Besançon is none
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Besançon's Parc Micaud and the Doubs River corridor feature oak, birch, and beech as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Franche-Comté farmland and Jura Mountain woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the enclosed Doubs valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions and can limit dispersal during periods of light winds.
Besançon's enclosed Doubs valley setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions, particularly during spring temperature inversions. Hazel and alder open from January before birch peaks through April, with oak and ash following through May. Grass from surrounding Franche-Comté farmland peaks through June and July, while the Jura Mountain woodland contributes substantial tree pollen during the spring season.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Is pollen high in Besançon right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Besançon.
Will pollen levels change in Besançon tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Besançon will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Besançon this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Besançon?
On 20 September 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Besançon.
When is pollen season in Besançon?
How often is the Besançon pollen forecast updated?
The Besançon pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Besançon 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 Besançon 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 Besançon, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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