Chamonix-Mont-Blanc pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is medium; cypress is medium; hazel, grass, willow, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days hazel, cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Chamonix-Mont-Blanc's tree cover, concentrated in parks and along the Isere, is dominated by birch and oak. Surrounding alpine valley pasture and orchards contribute substantial grass and scrub pollen, and the alpine-continental climate creates some local variation in exposure through the season.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
Low
13/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
38/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
8/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
8/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
Low
14/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
39/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
9/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
6/100
Air quality in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, hazel, grass, and willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, hazel at low levels, cypress at medium levels, grass at low levels, willow at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, hazel, cypress, grass, and willow pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. artemisia, hazel, grass, and willow are also present but at lower levels.
When is pollen season in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
How often is the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc pollen forecast updated?
The Chamonix-Mont-Blanc pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc 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 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 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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