Gent pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Gent is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.

Gent's parks and the Schelde and Leie river corridors oak and linden provide the bulk of tree pollen, with grass from nearby Flanders farmland extending the season into summer. Exposure is higher near green corridors than in the denser urban core.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Gent right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Gent.

Will pollen levels change in Gent tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Gent will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Gent this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Gent?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Gent.

When is pollen season in Gent?
The pollen calendar in Gent starts with hazel and alder, shifts to oak and linden through the spring weeks, and grass extends the season into early summer, spanning January through August overall. Urban heat can nudge the season a little earlier here than in the neighbouring countryside.
How often is the Gent pollen forecast updated?

The Gent pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Gent come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Gent based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Gent, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Gent.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

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