Hamburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Hamburg is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; 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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Parks and gardens across Hamburg lean on alder, maple, and linden as the dominant tree pollen source, with the built-up core seeing somewhat less exposure. Additional tree and grass pollen comes from Hamburg-area farmland and Alster lakeside greenery surrounding the town, while port-area development limits tree cover in parts of the city.
Today - 16 July
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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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
22/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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 - 17 July
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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
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
36/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
10/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Hamburg right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Hamburg are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Hamburg tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Hamburg will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Hamburg this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Hamburg?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Hamburg. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Hamburg?
How often is the Hamburg pollen forecast updated?
The Hamburg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Hamburg 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 Hamburg 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 Hamburg, 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 Hamburg.
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