Copenhagen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (4 August) pollen in Copenhagen is medium; grass and mugwort are medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (5 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Copenhagen's waterfront urban green network, anchored by Fælledparken and the harbour canal corridor, features birch, oak, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Danish farmland and the flat, open landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the coastal position on the Øresund means onshore winds can periodically disperse urban pollen across the city.

Today - 4 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    29/100

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 - 5 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    42/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Copenhagen right now?

On 4 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Copenhagen are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Copenhagen tomorrow?

On 5 August 2026, pollen conditions in Copenhagen will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Copenhagen this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Copenhagen?

On 4 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Copenhagen. artemisia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Copenhagen?
Copenhagen's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks strongly through April. Ash and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The coastal position on the Øresund means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding Danish farmland and the flat, open landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen throughout the season.
How often is the Copenhagen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, 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: 4 August 2026 at 11:06 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Copenhagen.

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