Silkeborg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Silkeborg is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days cypress and 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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Silkeborg's parks and the Gudenå River and Lake Silkeborg corridor feature oak, birch, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Jutland heathland and farmland contribute substantial grass and heather pollen, while the lake and river setting channels airflows and the Silkeborg Forests contribute substantial local tree pollen during spring.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • 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):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Silkeborg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Silkeborg are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Silkeborg tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Silkeborg will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Silkeborg 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 Silkeborg?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Silkeborg. cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Silkeborg?
Silkeborg'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 Gudenå River and Silkeborg lake system channel airflows, while surrounding Jutland heathland and farmland contribute substantial grass and heather pollen. The Silkeborg Forests contribute locally significant tree pollen during the spring peak period.
How often is the Silkeborg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Silkeborg 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 Silkeborg 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 Silkeborg, 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 Silkeborg.

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