Carouge pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Carouge is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Carouge's Arve riverside setting features oak, linden, and plane as pollen sources, with exposure varying between riverside greenery and this Geneva-suburb's dense Sardinian-baroque historic streets. Surrounding urban greenery extends the tree pollen season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • 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 Carouge right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Carouge are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Carouge tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Carouge will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Carouge this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Carouge?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Carouge. hazel, cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Carouge?
Carouge's pollen year begins in January with hazel and alder, moves into a birch peak through April, adds oak and plane, and culminates in a grass peak across June and July. The lake and its ring of hills shape local airflow, occasionally concentrating pollen on windless days, while surrounding vineyard country extends the season's exposure. The lake's moderating effect means the season here tends to start a little earlier than in more elevated Swiss cities.
How often is the Carouge pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Carouge 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 Carouge 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 Carouge, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Carouge.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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