Bochum pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree pollen in Bochum comes mainly from ash, linden, and maple across parks and gardens, varying between these green areas and the denser town centre. The Ruhr-area farmland and canal-side plantings beyond the town supply further tree and grass pollen, while urban heat can shift local flowering times slightly earlier.

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

    25/100

  • 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):

    High

    55/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bochum right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bochum tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bochum will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bochum this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bochum?

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

When is pollen season in Bochum?
Bochum's pollen season spans January through August, launched by alder and hazel from January with birch pollen rising sharply across April. Grass pollen takes over across June and July. The dense Ruhr conurbation around Bochum mixes former industrial land with urban parks and street trees, keeping tree and grass pollen levels comparatively moderate for a dense conurbation.
How often is the Bochum pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bochum 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 Bochum 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 Bochum, 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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