Elmshorn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Elmshorn is high; grass is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, cypress increasing. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Elmshorn's parks and the Krückau River corridor feature oak, birch, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Schleswig-Holstein farmland and coastal heathland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat, open North German lowland landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the city under prevailing westerly winds.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
66/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
71/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Elmshorn right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Elmshorn are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Elmshorn tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Elmshorn will be different from today, with grass at high levels and cypress increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Elmshorn this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Elmshorn?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Elmshorn. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Elmshorn?
How often is the Elmshorn pollen forecast updated?
The Elmshorn pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn 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 Elmshorn, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Elmshorn.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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