Herford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Herford are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and artemisia remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Herford will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

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

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

Herford's pollen season stretches across January through August, launched by early alder and hazel from January with birch climbing through April into May. Grass pollen takes over across June and July. The flat Westphalian plain around Herford channels airflows across open farmland with little relief to slow pollen dispersal, adding heavy grass pollen loads once the growing season advances.

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

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.

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 Herford, 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.