Poitiers pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Poitiers 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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Poitiers' Parc de Blossac and the Clain River corridor feature oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Vienne farmland and the Poitou bocage woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Clain valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the historic university 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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    48/100

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

    29/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Poitiers right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Poitiers tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Poitiers 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 Poitiers?

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

When is pollen season in Poitiers?
Poitiers' Atlantic-influenced Vienne valley climate means the pollen season is regularly interrupted by rainfall. Hazel and alder open from January before birch and oak peak through April and May. Grass from surrounding Vienne farmland and Poitou bocage woodland peaks through June and July, while the Clain valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the historic university city.
How often is the Poitiers pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Poitiers 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 Poitiers 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 Poitiers, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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