Frankfurt pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Frankfurt is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Frankfurt draws its tree pollen chiefly from plane, maple, and linden in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between green space and the centre. Rhine-Main farmland together with urban park woodland nearby boosts local tree and grass pollen levels, while urban heat and structures create locally variable pollen patterns.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Frankfurt right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Frankfurt are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Frankfurt tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Frankfurt will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt?

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

When is pollen season in Frankfurt?
Frankfurt's pollen season extends from late January through August, beginning with alder and hazel already active by January with birch peaking through April and May. Grass pollen then climbs through June and July. The Rhine-Main basin around Frankfurt combines dense urban development with orchards and remnant floodplain woodland, contributing floodplain tree pollen alongside seasonal grass bloom.
How often is the Frankfurt pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt.

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