Horsens pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Horsens' streets and the parkland around Bygholm Lake are shaded mainly by oak and ash, with birch common in the newer residential areas. East Jutland's rolling farmland presses in close to the town on almost every side, feeding a strong grass and cereal pollen load each summer that the fjord's onshore breeze only partially offsets.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    31/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    43/100

Air quality in Horsens

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Horsens right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Horsens tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Horsens will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Horsens 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 Horsens?

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

When is pollen season in Horsens?
Horsens' pollen year opens with hazel and alder catkins in January, birch takes over as the dominant tree source through April and May, and grass becomes the main concern from June into July. The town sits at the inner end of Horsens Fjord, where surrounding hills create a more sheltered basin than most East Jutland coastal towns, so pollen can hang around a little longer on calm days before the fjord breeze clears it.
How often is the Horsens pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Horsens 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 Horsens 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 Horsens, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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