Esbjerg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Esbjerg is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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

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Esbjerg's coastal setting on the North Sea features oak, birch, and ash as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Jutland farmland and heathland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the exposed North Sea position means strong onshore westerly winds frequently disperse urban pollen across the coastal plain.

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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Esbjerg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Esbjerg are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Esbjerg tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Esbjerg will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Esbjerg this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Esbjerg?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Esbjerg. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Esbjerg?
Esbjerg's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July. The exposed North Sea position means strong onshore westerly winds frequently disperse pollen across the coastal plain, while surrounding Jutland farmland and heathland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen throughout the season.
How often is the Esbjerg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg, 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 Esbjerg.

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