Fritzlar pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (20 July) pollen in Fritzlar is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (21 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels, 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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Fritzlar's parks and green spaces depend mostly on birch, beech, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up centre. Surrounding North Hessian farmland and extensive beech forest contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while valley settings can concentrate pollen under calm conditions.

Today - 20 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • 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 - 21 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    48/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Fritzlar right now?

On 20 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Fritzlar are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Fritzlar tomorrow?

On 21 July 2026, pollen conditions in Fritzlar will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Fritzlar this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Fritzlar?

On 20 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Fritzlar. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Fritzlar?
Fritzlar's pollen season continues from late January through August, opening with early alder and hazel in January prior to birch peaking through April and May. Summer grass pollen follows, peaking in June and July. The town sits amid North Hessian hill country, where farmland and beech forest meet, adding beech woodland pollen through the spring months.
How often is the Fritzlar pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Fritzlar 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 Fritzlar 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 Fritzlar, 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: 20 July 2026 at 16:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Fritzlar.

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