Pollen forecast for Lyon. Data as of (Europe/Paris). Values update hourly — see this page for the current reading and hourly forecast.

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Pollen Today in Lyon, France

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Lyon, France. Grass: Low · Mugwort: Low · Ragweed: High

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High1Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High2Low
Ragweed
52050LowModerateHighVery High29High

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Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
2Low
3 Thu
2Low
4 Fri
2Low
5 Sat
2Low
Mugwort
Today
8Moderate
3 Thu
5Low
4 Fri
9Moderate
5 Sat
9Moderate
Ragweed
Today
483Very High
3 Thu
385Very High
4 Fri
455Very High
5 Sat
349Very High

About Lyon

CountryFrance, Rhône-Alpes
TimezoneEurope/Paris (UTC+2)
Coordinates45.75° N, 4.85° E
Population≈ 521K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+2)

Each panel is one allergen: the line is its forecast concentration in grains per cubic metre, hour by hour across today and tomorrow. The dashed lines mark where it crosses into low, moderate and high. Those thresholds differ per pollen type, so the same height means different things from panel to panel. An allergen is left out when your profile excludes it, or when no pollen is forecast for it over these two days.

Grass1 · Lowgrains/m³
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 2Tomorrow Sep 3
Mugwort2 · Low
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 2Tomorrow Sep 3
Ragweed29 · High
5Moderate20High50Very HighHigh0Today Sep 2Tomorrow Sep 30:0023°6:0019°12:0025°18:0030°0:0024°6:0020°12:0025°18:0030°
View detailed hourly pollen data

Detailed hour-by-hour pollen forecast for Lyon — today and tomorrow. Pollen concentrations per allergen type for each hour.

Today — Sep 2

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:00242
01:00241
02:00241
03:00241
04:00252
05:00262
06:00272
07:00282
08:002723
09:001598
10:0014483
11:0013326
12:0013267
13:0012199
14:0012160
15:0012107
16:001262
17:001235
18:001229
19:001217
20:00139
21:00232
22:00243
23:00134

Tomorrow — Sep 3

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:00132
01:00143
02:00232
03:00142
04:00143
05:00143
06:00142
07:00141
08:001414
09:001376
10:0013385
11:0013249
12:0012222
13:0012177
14:0012130
15:001280
16:001245
17:001218
18:00128
19:00123
20:00122
21:00132
22:00141
23:00151

What to expect

Ragweed is the allergen to watch in Lyon today, reaching 483 grains/m³ (very high) in the morning; at the moment it measures 29 grains/m³. The heaviest stretch runs from about 08:00 to 20:00; outside those hours levels drop below moderate. The rest of today's pollen comes from grass at 2 grains/m³ (low) and mugwort at 8 grains/m³ (moderate).

Tomorrow shouldn't change much — expect a very high peak again in the morning. Looking further ahead, the 4-day outlook runs Wednesday very high, Thursday very high, Friday very high, and Saturday very high — today is actually the strongest of the stretch.

Pollen snapshot

Now
High
Today's peak
Very High · 10:00
Tomorrow's peak
Very High · 10:00
Main allergen
Ragweed
Temperature
30°

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About the Pollen Forecast

What is a pollen forecast?

A pollen forecast predicts the concentration of airborne pollen grains (measured in grains per cubic meter) for a specific location and time. Pollen is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during their pollination seasons. Higher concentrations trigger worse allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. This forecast uses data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).

How do I check the pollen forecast today?

This page shows the live pollen levels for your location using data from CAMS via Open-Meteo. You get current pollen concentrations for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed — plus an hourly forecast chart and tomorrow's outlook. Select your allergens to see personalized risk levels.

When are pollen levels highest?

Pollen levels vary by type: tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring mornings, grass pollen peaks in late spring and summer afternoons, and weed pollen (mugwort, ragweed) peaks in late summer and fall. Warm, dry, windy days have higher pollen counts. Rain temporarily reduces airborne pollen. Check the forecast chart above for today's exact pollen trend.

How can I reduce pollen exposure?

Many people reduce pollen exposure by keeping windows closed on high-pollen days, showering after time outdoors, and using air purifiers. Check the pollen forecast before outdoor activities, and consult a healthcare provider for personal advice.

What is an allergy profile?

Your allergy profile tells us which pollen types trigger your symptoms. Different people react to different pollens — some are allergic to birch and grass, others to ragweed or olive. By selecting your allergens, you get a personalized risk assessment that only considers the pollen types relevant to you, rather than a generic overall forecast.

Pollen risk levels

None
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

Risk levels are based on approximate pollen concentration thresholds per allergen type (grains/m³):

  • Tree pollen (birch, alder): Low ≤10, Moderate ≤100, High ≤1000, Very High >1000
  • Grass & weed pollen (grass, mugwort, ragweed): Low ≤5, Moderate ≤20, High ≤50, Very High >50
  • Olive pollen: Low ≤10, Moderate ≤50, High ≤200, Very High >200

Your risk is the highest level among your selected allergens. These approximate thresholds are commonly referenced in European aeroallergen research (EAN) and clinical guidelines.