Lugano pollen forecast — Cassarate neighborhood

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

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Lugano will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

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

Cassarate's pollen calendar starts with hazel and alder in January; by the time birch peaks through April and May, chestnut and oak are already building, ahead of a grass peak across June and July. This stretch south of the Alps tends to hold onto pollen during still, sun-warmed spells, while nearby chestnut forest and lakeside greenery keep contributing. The warm, sheltered southern Alpine microclimate means the season here starts earlier than in northern Swiss cities.

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

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.

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 Lugano, 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.