Saint-Étienne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Saint-Étienne is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Saint-Étienne's green spaces and the Loire River headwaters corridor feature oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up industrial city centre. Surrounding Massif Central farmland and the Pilat Regional Park woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the elevated valley setting channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    60/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Saint-Étienne right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Saint-Étienne are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Saint-Étienne tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Saint-Étienne will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Saint-Étienne this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Saint-Étienne?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Saint-Étienne. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Saint-Étienne?
Saint-Étienne's elevated Loire headwaters setting means the season begins slightly later than in lower-lying French cities. Hazel and alder open from January before birch peaks through April, with grass from surrounding Massif Central farmland and the Pilat Regional Park peaking through June and July. The valley setting concentrates pollen, while the continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression.
How often is the Saint-Étienne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Saint-Étienne.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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