Cottbus pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Cottbus is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Across Cottbus, pine, oak, and maple form the backbone of local tree pollen, with parks and gardens more exposed than the town centre. Brandenburg farmland and lakeshore pine stands on the town's outskirts add to local tree and grass pollen, while open terrain offers little shelter from regional pollen drift.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    37/100

  • 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):

    Low

    18/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cottbus right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Cottbus tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cottbus will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cottbus this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Cottbus?

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

When is pollen season in Cottbus?
Cottbus's pollen season unfolds from January to August, opening with hazel and alder from late January then birch climbing through April into May. Grass pollen follows, dominating June and July. Nearby, Brandenburg's pine woodland and lake-dotted countryside shape the local landscape, keeping farmland and pine pollen levels elevated into summer.
How often is the Cottbus pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cottbus 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 Cottbus 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 Cottbus, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Cottbus.

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