Dunkerque pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Dunkerque is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days 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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Dunkerque's seafront green spaces and the North Sea waterfront feature oak, birch, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up port city centre. Surrounding Nord-Pas-de-Calais farmland contributes substantial grass and crop pollen, while the exposed North Sea coastal position means strong onshore winds frequently disperse pollen across the industrial port city.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • 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

    48/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Dunkerque right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Dunkerque tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Dunkerque this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Dunkerque?

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

When is pollen season in Dunkerque?
Dunkerque's exposed North Sea position means strong onshore winds frequently disperse pollen across the industrial port city. Hazel and alder open from January before birch peaks through April, with oak and ash following through May. Grass from surrounding Nord farmland peaks through June and July, while the coastal position provides more frequent wind interruptions than in inland northern France.
How often is the Dunkerque pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque 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 Dunkerque, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Dunkerque.

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