Villeurbanne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Villeurbanne is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, grass at low levels. 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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Villeurbanne's riverside green spaces and the Rhône and Ain river corridors feature oak, plane, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the densely built city centre. As part of the Lyon metropolitan area, surrounding Rhône-Alpes farmland and the warm Rhône plain contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while local sources dominate exposure across this integrated Lyon suburb.

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):

    Medium

    45/100

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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    56/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Villeurbanne right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Villeurbanne tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Villeurbanne will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Villeurbanne 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 Villeurbanne?

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

When is pollen season in Villeurbanne?
Villeurbanne's season closely mirrors Lyon, benefiting from the warm Rhône plain microclimate that extends exposure compared to surrounding upland areas. Hazel and alder open from January before birch peaks through April, with plane and oak following through May. Grass peaks through June and July, with the Rhône and Ain valleys concentrating pollen under calm conditions throughout the season.
How often is the Villeurbanne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Villeurbanne 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 Villeurbanne 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 Villeurbanne, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Villeurbanne.

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