Villefranche-sur-Saône pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Villefranche-sur-Saône is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium, grass at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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In Villefranche-sur-Saône, tree pollen mainly comes from birch and oak found in parks and along the Allier. The alpine valley pasture and orchards nearby are a major source of grass pollen later in the season, with the alpine-continental climate influencing the intensity and timing of exposure.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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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
33/100
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
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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
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
46/100
Air quality in Villefranche-sur-Saône
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Villefranche-sur-Saône right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Villefranche-sur-Saône are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Villefranche-sur-Saône tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Villefranche-sur-Saône will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Villefranche-sur-Saône this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Villefranche-sur-Saône?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Villefranche-sur-Saône. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Villefranche-sur-Saône?
How often is the Villefranche-sur-Saône pollen forecast updated?
The Villefranche-sur-Saône pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône, 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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