Château-Chinon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Château-Chinon 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
Château-Chinon's parks and the Yonne corridor feature oak and hornbeam as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up centre. The Burgundy vineyards and cereal plains nearby are a major source of grass pollen later in the season, while local conditions tied to the continental climate affect how far pollen spreads.
Château-Chinon's pollen season runs from January through July, opening with hazel and alder in late winter, then peaks with oak and hornbeam across April and May, before the season closes with grass and cereal through early summer, a pattern typical of the continental climate here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Is pollen high in Château-Chinon right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Château-Chinon.
Will pollen levels change in Château-Chinon tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Château-Chinon will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Château-Chinon this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Château-Chinon?
On 20 September 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Château-Chinon.
When is pollen season in Château-Chinon?
How often is the Château-Chinon pollen forecast updated?
The Château-Chinon pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Château-Chinon 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 Château-Chinon 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 Château-Chinon, 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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