Cuxhaven pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Cuxhaven is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Parks and gardens across Cuxhaven lean on maple, birch, and oak as the dominant tree pollen source, with the built-up core seeing somewhat less exposure. Farmland across the Lower Saxon and Harz foothill forest nearby contribute additional tree and grass pollen, while foothill proximity creates modestly sheltered conditions in places.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    71/100

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

    36/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cuxhaven right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Cuxhaven tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cuxhaven this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cuxhaven?

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

When is pollen season in Cuxhaven?
Cuxhaven's pollen season stretches across January into August, launched by hazel and alder from January with birch climbing through April into May. Grass then becomes dominant through the summer months of June and July. The town sits amid inland Lower Saxon farmland, within reach of the wooded Harz foothills, adding beech woodland pollen alongside the seasonal grass bloom.
How often is the Cuxhaven pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cuxhaven 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 Cuxhaven 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 Cuxhaven, 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.)

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