Herstal pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Herstal 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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oak and hornbeam are the dominant tree pollen source around Herstal, which sits on the Meuse river plain near Liège in Liège; grass and late-season herbs from nearby farmland and parks builds through spring into early summer. The balance between green space and built-up ground shapes how exposure differs across the town.

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

    69/100

Air quality in Herstal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Herstal right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Herstal tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Herstal 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 Herstal?

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

When is pollen season in Herstal?
From an early alder and willow start, Herstal moves into a oak and hornbeam peak before grass and late-season herbs extends the season into early summer, with the January-to-August window covering the year's exposure in this part of Liège. ragweed adds a modest late-season tail in areas near farmland, a pattern shaped in part by the town's position on the Meuse river plain near Liège.
How often is the Herstal pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Herstal 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 Herstal 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 Herstal, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Herstal.

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