Odense pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (14 July) pollen in Odense is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (15 July 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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Odense's parks and the Odense River corridor feature oak, birch, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Funen farmland and the flat, open Danish landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the coastal position on the fjord means onshore winds can periodically disperse urban pollen.

Today - 14 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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 - 15 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    48/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Odense right now?

On 14 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Odense are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Odense tomorrow?

On 15 July 2026, pollen conditions in Odense will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Odense 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 Odense?

On 14 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Odense. cypress and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Odense?
Odense's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks strongly through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July. The Funen island position means coastal winds can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding Danish farmland and the flat, open landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen. The maritime climate provides more frequent rainfall interruptions than in more continental cities.
How often is the Odense pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Odense 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 Odense 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 Odense, 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: 14 July 2026 at 05:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Odense.

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