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Pollen Count Today in Budapest, Hungary

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Budapest, Hungary. Grass: Low · Mugwort: Moderate

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High<1Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High6Moderate

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ · daily peak
Grass
Today
1Low
7 Wed
1Low
8 Thu
1Low
Mugwort
Today
9Moderate
7 Wed
9Moderate
8 Thu
6Moderate
Ragweed
Today
<1Low
7 Wed
0None
8 Thu
0None

About Budapest

CountryHungary, Budapest
TimezoneEurope/Budapest (UTC+2)
Coordinates47.50° N, 19.04° E
Population≈ 1.74M

Today — Tomorrow

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.

Grass<1 · Lowgrains/m³
5ModerateLow0Today Oct 6Tomorrow Oct 7
Mugwort6 · Moderate
5ModerateLow0Today Oct 6Tomorrow Oct 7
Ragweed0 · None
5ModerateLow0Today Oct 6Tomorrow Oct 70:0014°6:0012°12:0023°18:0021°0:0014°6:0011°12:0021°18:0022°
View detailed hourly pollen data

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

Today — Oct 6

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:0018–
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02:0018–
03:00–7–
04:00–7–
05:00–7–
06:00–7–
07:00–6–
08:00–6–
09:0015–
10:00–4–
11:00–3–
12:00–3–
13:00–3–
14:00–2–
15:00–2–
16:00–2–
17:00–2–
18:0014–
19:0016–
20:0017–
21:0018–
22:0019–
23:0019–

Tomorrow — Oct 7

HourGrassMugwort
00:0019
01:0019
02:0019
03:00–8
04:00–8
05:00–7
06:00–8
07:00–7
08:00–7
09:0017
10:0014
11:0014
12:0013
13:0012
14:00–2
15:0012
16:0012
17:0012
18:0012
19:0013
20:0014
21:0015
22:0015
23:0015

What to expect

Pollen in Budapest today is led by mugwort, which tops out at 9 grains/m³ — a moderate reading — overnight; right now the count sits at 6 grains/m³. It doesn't really let up, either: levels hold moderate or higher through the whole day. Alongside mugwort, expect grass at 1 grain/m³ (low) and ragweed at <1 grain/m³ (low).

Tomorrow looks much the same, with another moderate peak overnight. Over the coming 3 days the picture is Tuesday moderate, Wednesday moderate, and Thursday moderate, and today marks the peak of it.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Moderate
Today's peak
Moderate · 23:00
Tomorrow's peak
Moderate · 00:00
Main allergen
Mugwort
Temperature
12°

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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.

How are pollen risk levels calculated?

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.