Pau pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Pau is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Pau's Parc Beaumont and the Gave de Pau River corridor feature oak, birch, and plane as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Béarn farmland and the Pyrenean foothills contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Gave valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the historic Pyrenean gateway city.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

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):

    Low

    19/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pau right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Pau are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Pau tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Pau will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pau 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 Pau?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Pau. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pau?
Pau's Gave valley and Pyrenean foothills setting channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the historic gateway city. Hazel and alder open from January before birch and oak peak through April and May. Grass from surrounding Béarn farmland peaks through June and July, while the Atlantic-facing Basque position means more frequent rainfall than in Mediterranean France provides regular interruptions throughout.
How often is the Pau pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pau 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 Pau 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 Pau, 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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