Vienna City Marathon - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen Today
Pollen levels today are none across the route.
Air Quality Today
Air quality along the route is fair. PM2.5 (20.6/100) is fair. The remaining pollutants stay at good levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 18.2 km after start.
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Environmental Exposure Detail
The Vienna City Marathon starts near the UN's Vienna International Centre and crosses the Danube via the Reichsbrücke bridge. Its Prater Hauptallee stretch is where Eliud Kipchoge ran the first sub-two-hour marathon in 2019, before finishing on the Ringstrasse. Vienna City Marathon is one of European Marathon Classics' iconic races.
Held in April, tree pollen — birch, alder, oak — tends to be highest this time of year. As a city course, traffic emissions such as NO2 and PM2.5 matter more here than pollen, especially through Vienna's denser inner-city stretches, while crossing the Danube and passing through the Prater's green spaces may bring shifts in both pollen and air quality along the way. With a route this iconic, thousands will be chasing personal bests — all the more reason to know what you're breathing as you push the pace. The local Airmine forecast along the course shows expected pollen and air quality exposure every 200 meters, helping you pace smart and protect your lungs over the distance. Push limits, not lungs!
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Forecast for 10 October
Pollen Forecast
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Air Quality Forecast
| Pollutant | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| AQI | Fair | 20.6/100 |
| PM2.5 (fine particles) | Fair | 20.6/100 |
| PM10 (coarse particles) | Good | 10.6/100 |
| NO2 (nitrogen dioxide) | Good | 11.6/100 |
| O3 (ozone) | Good | 9.8/100 |
| SO2 (sulfur dioxide) | Good | 0.6/100 |
| CO (carbon monoxide) | Good | 0.7/100 |
| HCHO (formaldehyde) | Good | 5.1/100 |
| PM1 (ultrafine particles) | Good | 6.3/100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Vienna City Marathon route?
Based on today's forecast, PM2.5 is forecast at fair levels along the route today (20.6/100). Air quality is at its worst after 18.2 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.
Where is pollen highest on the Vienna City Marathon course?
Pollen levels are relatively low across the entire route today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Vienna City Marathon season?
Pollen seasons vary by location. Tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring, while grass pollen rises in May-June.
How often is this forecast updated?
Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Are pollen levels in Vienna City Marathon 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 Vienna City Marathon, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
Air Quality
| Good | 0-20 | Low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be good, with low levels of pollution. |
| Fair | 20-40 | Generally low air quality risk. Air quality is expected to be acceptable, with some pollution present. |
| Moderate | 40-60 | Moderate air quality risk. Air pollution is elevated and air quality may be less favorable. |
| Poor | 60-80 | High air quality risk. Air pollution is high and air quality is expected to be poor. |
| Very Poor | 80-100 | Very high air quality risk. Air pollution is very high and air quality is expected to be very poor. |