Saintes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Saintes is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing. 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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Saintes's public gardens and the nearby Charente are lined with oak and plane, the main local tree pollen sources. Nearby vineyard land and the Landes pine forest add significant grass pollen exposure through the growing season, while the oceanic-continental climate shapes how pollen disperses across the town.

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

    24/100

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

    35/100

Air quality in Saintes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Saintes right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Saintes tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Saintes will be different from today, with artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Saintes 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 Saintes?

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

When is pollen season in Saintes?
Saintes's pollen season runs from January through July, opening with hazel and alder in late winter, with oak and plane rising to a peak by mid-spring, before grass from vineyard and farmland extends the season into summer, with the oceanic-continental climate of the region shaping the overall pattern.
How often is the Saintes pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Saintes 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 Saintes 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 Saintes, 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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