Ense pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Ense is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. Over the following five days 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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Around Ense, oak, hornbeam, and birch stand out as the leading tree pollen sources in parks and gardens, with exposure shifting between green space and centre. Additional tree and grass pollen comes from Sauerland farmland and forested ridgelines surrounding the town, while narrow valleys can trap pollen locally under calm conditions.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    72/100

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

    53/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ense right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ense tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ense this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ense?

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

When is pollen season in Ense?
Ense's pollen season spans January into August, beginning with alder and hazel in early January prior to birch peaks strongly through April and May. Grass pollen takes over across June and July. It lies within the hilly Sauerland-Siegerland terrain, where dense forest cover and narrow valleys shape local air movement, keeping tree pollen levels elevated into early summer.
How often is the Ense pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ense 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 Ense 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 Ense, 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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