Spring in Bavaria: sun, mild temperatures and pollen alarm for allergy sufferers!

Spring in Bavaria: sun, mild temperatures and pollen alarm for allergy sufferers!

On April 7, 2025, mild temperatures and bright sunshine are shown in Bavaria. According to the forecasts of the TAG24 in the coming days will increasingly be spring-like, especially after a cold Sunday. The temperatures rise during the week, with a maximum of 7 degrees on the edge of the Alps on Monday and up to 14 degrees on the lower Main.

The Tuesday promises a pleasant weather conditions with temperatures between 9 and 16 degrees, while on Wednesday two -digit values ​​are reached almost across the board. However, clouds in the east of the country could make a trüber appearance longer, while there will be a clear sky in the west.

pollen pollution affects allergy sufferers

With the spring -like weather, the birches also begin to bloom, which could be a challenge for many allergy sufferers. The pollen load by birch trees is currently assessed by the German Weather Service (DWD) as low to medium. This could be a relief for up to 36 million people in Germany who are sensitized to pollen, according to the estimates of the medical association of German allergists. This number has increased in recent years.

The allergies are often triggered by trees, shrubs and grasses, and the symptoms include hay fever and asthma bronchial. According to information from wetter.com , the currently most important pollen for allergy sufferers are the hazel, alder, ash, birch, grass, rye, mugwort and ambrosia.

predictions for pollen air pollution

In order to provide the allergy sufferers the right information, create the DWD and the German Pollen Information Service Foundation predictions for a pollen flight index. These predictions apply to the most important pollen and are made available for a total of 27 areas in Germany. At the Center for Medical Medical Research (ZMMF) one of nine reference stations of the pollen measurement network is operated, where the pollen species are collected using Burkard pollen traps and determined in the laboratory under the microscope.

The stress intensity of the pollen is divided into four stages: no, weak, moderate and strong stress. Strong pollen load is often defined by more than 100 pollen per cubic meter of air; Specific limit values ​​apply especially to birch, ambrosia and mugwort. Daily predictions, which also include the weather data, inform those affected about the expected pollen loads, as also on dwd