Villefranche-sur-Saône pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Villefranche-sur-Saône is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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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 - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

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 - 31 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):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Villefranche-sur-Saône right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Villefranche-sur-Saône are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Villefranche-sur-Saône tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Villefranche-sur-Saône will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Villefranche-sur-Saône. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Villefranche-sur-Saône?
Villefranche-sur-Saône's pollen calendar starts in late winter, led by hazel and alder, then peaks with birch and oak across April and May, before the season closes with grass from alpine valley farmland through early summer, a pattern typical of the alpine-continental climate here.
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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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