Castrop-Rauxel pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel comes mainly from oak, maple, and plane across parks and gardens, varying between these green areas and the denser town centre. Nearby Ruhr-area farmland along with reclaimed colliery woodland add tree and grass pollen through the season, while the dense built environment limits overall tree cover and pollen levels.

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

    58/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Castrop-Rauxel right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Castrop-Rauxel tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel?

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

When is pollen season in Castrop-Rauxel?
Castrop-Rauxel's pollen season carries on from late January through August, launched by hazel and alder already active by January then birch peaks strongly through April and May. Grass pollen peaks next, running through June and July. Nearby, the built-up Ruhr area combines former coal and steel sites with municipal parkland, adding modest park and street-tree pollen alongside seasonal grass bloom.
How often is the Castrop-Rauxel pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel 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 Castrop-Rauxel, 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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