Sierre pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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

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Sierre's Rhône valley setting features vine, apricot orchard, and pine as pollen sources, with exposure varying between vineyard-terraced hillsides and the sun-drenched valley-floor town centre. Switzerland's driest climate shapes the 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):

    Medium

    34/100

  • 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):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sierre right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sierre tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sierre will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sierre this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sierre?

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

When is pollen season in Sierre?
January opens Sierre's pollen season with hazel and alder; birch peaks through April, oak and chestnut follow, and grass then dominates June and July. Calm, dry air here can let pollen settle in the valley, while surrounding orchards, vineyards, and wooded slopes add a steady tree and grass supply. The sheltered, dry Rhone valley climate can extend the season slightly compared with wetter parts of Switzerland.
How often is the Sierre pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sierre 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 Sierre 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 Sierre, 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 Sierre.

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