Geneva pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Geneva is medium; ragweed is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, mugwort increasing, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Set on a town at the northern tip of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes, Geneva's landscape is defined by vineyard rows alongside lakeside maple-beech forest and riverside brush, the main contributors to seasonal pollen exposure. Counts here rise and fall with the same broad rhythm as other places sharing this setting. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

Today - 9 August

  • 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):

    Low

    13/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    46/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Geneva right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Geneva are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Geneva tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Geneva will be different from today, with grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Geneva this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Geneva?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Geneva. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Geneva?
The pollen calendar in Geneva opens with maple and elm starting March then birch and oak builds through April and May. Grass pollen builds through June and July, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. A relatively short growing season compresses tree, grass, and weed pollen into a more intense stretch throughout the year.
How often is the Geneva pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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