Hamburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hamburg is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. 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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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 - 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

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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):

    Medium

    42/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hamburg right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Hamburg tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hamburg will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hamburg this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Hamburg?

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

When is pollen season in Hamburg?
Hamburg's pollen season continues from January to August, starting with alder and hazel in January with birch peaking through April and May. Grass then becomes dominant through the summer months of June and July. It sits at the Elbe's tidal estuary, where port activity meets the Alster lakes and city parks, adding modest port-city pollen levels alongside seasonal grass bloom.
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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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