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: Very High

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High1Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High4Low
Ragweed
52050LowModerateHighVery High448Very High

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
2Low
3 Thu
2Low
4 Fri
2Low
Mugwort
Today
6Moderate
3 Thu
6Moderate
4 Fri
9Moderate
Ragweed
Today
448Very High
3 Thu
356Very High
4 Fri
397Very 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
Mugwort4 · Low
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 2Tomorrow Sep 3
Ragweed448 · Very High
5Moderate20High50Very HighHigh0Today Sep 2Tomorrow Sep 30:0023°6:0019°12:0024°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
04:00242
05:00142
06:00142
07:00152
08:001610
09:001483
10:0014448
11:0013311
12:0013262
13:0012199
14:0012158
15:0012108
16:001158
17:001231
18:001214
19:00126
20:00125
21:00133
22:00133
23:00133

Tomorrow — Sep 3

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:00131
01:00141
02:00242
03:00152
04:00152
05:00161
06:0016
07:0016
08:001512
09:001475
10:0013356
11:0013253
12:0012188
13:0012176
14:0012133
15:001293
16:001250
17:001222
18:001210
19:00124
20:00133
21:00142
22:00142
23:00142

What to expect

Ragweed is the allergen to watch in Lyon today, reaching 448 grains/m³ (very high) in the morning; at the moment it measures 448 grains/m³. The heaviest stretch runs from about 08:00 to 19:00; outside those hours levels drop below moderate. The rest of today's pollen comes from grass at 2 grains/m³ (low) and mugwort at 6 grains/m³ (moderate).

Tomorrow shouldn't change much — expect a very high peak again in the morning. Looking further ahead, the 3-day outlook runs Wednesday very high, Thursday very high, and Friday very high — today is actually the strongest of the stretch.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Very High
Today's peak
Very High · 10:00
Tomorrow's peak
Very High · 10:00
Main allergen
Ragweed
Temperature
21°

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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.