Saint-Étienne Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Saint-Étienne is low; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; grass, willow, and mugwort will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| 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 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 3/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 9/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| 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 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 13/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The landscape around the heart of Saint-Étienne is densely built up, with some woodland. Close to the Loire River, riverside trees such as willow, poplar and alder add to local tree pollen. Among allergenic trees nearby, oak leads, followed by maple and ash. Grass pollen is plentiful, while plantain and mugwort lead among the weeds.
Oak, maple and ash lead the season in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 15°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Then come the grasses, strongest in early summer and fading by late summer. Plantain and mugwort bring a final peak from late spring into early fall. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Is pollen high in Saint-Étienne right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Saint-Étienne.
Will pollen levels change in Saint-Étienne tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Saint-Étienne will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Saint-Étienne this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Saint-Étienne?
On 11 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Saint-Étienne.
When is pollen season in Saint-Étienne?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
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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