Hasselt pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hasselt is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. Over the following five days grass will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Hasselt's parks and the Demer River corridor oak and pine make up most of the tree pollen locally, with grass from Flanders farmland contributing through late spring and early summer. Greener districts see higher counts than the built-up centre.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 10 August

  • 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):

    High

    66/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hasselt right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hasselt are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hasselt tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hasselt will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hasselt this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Hasselt?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Hasselt. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hasselt?
The pollen calendar in Hasselt starts with hazel and alder, shifts to oak and pine through the spring weeks, and grass extends the season into early summer, spanning January through August overall. River and valley air movement plays a role in how quickly pollen clears on any given day.
How often is the Hasselt pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hasselt 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 Hasselt 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 Hasselt, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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