Brest pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Brest is medium; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium. 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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Brest's Vallon du Stangalard green spaces and the Penfeld River corridor feature oak, birch, and chestnut as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up port city centre. Surrounding Finistère farmland and bocage woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the exposed Atlantic peninsula position means onshore winds frequently moderate local pollen levels.

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

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    47/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brest right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Brest tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Brest will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brest 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 Brest?

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

When is pollen season in Brest?
Brest receives some of the highest rainfall of any French city due to its exposed Atlantic Finistère position, making it one of the most interrupted pollen seasons in France. Hazel and alder open from January before birch and oak peak through April and May, with grass from surrounding Breton farmland peaking through June and July. Very frequent Atlantic rainfall provides near-constant interruptions throughout.
How often is the Brest pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brest 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 Brest 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 Brest, 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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