Basel pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Basel is low; grass is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) grass no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| 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) | Low | 11/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| 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 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Basel's parks and the Rhine River corridor feature oak, birch, and plane as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Swiss, French, and German farmland and the Black Forest and Jura foothills contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the Rhine plain setting channels prevailing westerly winds across the tri-national city.
Basel's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks strongly through April. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Rhine plain setting channels prevailing westerly winds, while surrounding Swiss, French, and German farmland and the Black Forest and Jura foothills contribute substantial tree and grass pollen. The tri-national city setting means pollen sources extend across three countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Basel-Stadt
Is pollen high in Basel right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Basel are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Basel tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Basel will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Basel this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Basel?
On 20 September 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Basel. cypress, willow, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Basel?
How often is the Basel pollen forecast updated?
The Basel pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Basel 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 Basel 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 Basel, 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 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
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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