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

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Pollen Today in Winterthur, Switzerland

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Winterthur, Switzerland. Grass: Low · Mugwort: Low · Ragweed: Low

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High2Low
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High<1Low
Ragweed
52050LowModerateHighVery High4Low

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
3Low
4 Fri
3Low
5 Sat
3Low
Mugwort
Today
1Low
4 Fri
1Low
5 Sat
1Low
Ragweed
Today
7Moderate
4 Fri
6Moderate
5 Sat
7Moderate

About Winterthur

CountrySwitzerland, Zurich
TimezoneEurope/Zurich (UTC+2)
Coordinates47.51° N, 8.72° E
Population≈ 112K

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.

Grass2 · Lowgrains/m³
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 3Tomorrow Sep 4
Mugwort<1 · Low
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 3Tomorrow Sep 4
Ragweed4 · Low
5ModerateLow0Today Sep 3Tomorrow Sep 40:0018°6:0015°12:0023°18:0025°0:0017°6:0014°12:0025°18:0029°
View detailed hourly pollen data

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

Today — Sep 3

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:0031
01:0021
02:0021
03:0011
04:0011
05:0011
06:0011
07:0012
08:0012
09:0024
10:00215
11:0025
12:0017
13:0015
14:0024
15:0024
16:0023
17:0022
18:0022
19:0021
20:0022
21:0022
22:0023
23:0032

Tomorrow — Sep 4

HourGrassMugwortRagweed
00:0031
01:0031
02:0031
03:0031
04:0021
05:0021
06:0021
07:002
08:00211
09:0024
10:0026
11:0013
12:0023
13:0023
14:0022
15:0022
16:0011
17:0011
18:0011
19:0021
20:0021
21:0031
22:00311
23:00311

What to expect

Pollen in Winterthur today is led by ragweed, which tops out at 7 grains/m³ — a moderate reading — around midday; right now the count sits at 4 grains/m³. Levels hold moderate or higher between roughly 10:00 and 13:00, easing off outside that window. Alongside ragweed, expect grass at 3 grains/m³ (low) and mugwort at 1 grain/m³ (low).

Tomorrow looks much the same, with another moderate peak in the morning. Looking further ahead, the 3-day outlook runs Thursday moderate, Friday moderate, and Saturday moderate, so Saturday is the day to plan around.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Low
Today's peak
Moderate · 12:00
Tomorrow's peak
Moderate · 10:00
Main allergen
Ragweed
Temperature
18°

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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.