Bielefeld pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bielefeld is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. 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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Tree pollen in Bielefeld comes mainly from birch, maple, and ash across parks and gardens, varying between these green areas and the denser town centre. Westphalian farmland together with farm shelterbelts nearby boosts local tree and grass pollen levels, while the level countryside allows pollen to spread widely across the town.

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):

    Low

    19/100

  • 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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bielefeld right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bielefeld are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bielefeld tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bielefeld will be different from today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld?

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

When is pollen season in Bielefeld?
Bielefeld's pollen season unfolds from January through August, led off by early alder and hazel in January with birch climbing through April into May. Summer grass pollen follows, peaking in June and July. The town sits amid the low-lying Westphalian lowland, where open fields and hedgerows dominate the surrounding landscape, adding heavy grass pollen loads once the growing season advances.
How often is the Bielefeld pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld, 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 Bielefeld.

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