Lucerne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Lucerne is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. 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

Lucerne's lakeside setting on Lake Lucerne features oak, linden, and chestnut as the main tree pollen sources in the Inseli Park and along the Reuss River corridor, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. The enclosed lake basin and surrounding Rigi and Pilatus Alpine foothills channel airflows and concentrate pollen under calm spring conditions.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    50/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lucerne right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Lucerne are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Lucerne tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Lucerne will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lucerne this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Lucerne?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Lucerne. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Lucerne?
Lucerne's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks through April. Oak and chestnut follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The enclosed Lake Lucerne basin and surrounding Rigi and Pilatus foothills concentrate pollen under calm conditions, while surrounding Swiss Mittelland farmland extends substantial grass pollen into August.
How often is the Lucerne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Lucerne.

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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