Hörstel pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hörstel 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 Hörstel lean on beech, birch, and oak as the dominant tree pollen source, with the built-up core seeing somewhat less exposure. Additional tree and grass pollen comes from Westphalian farmland and scattered woodland surrounding the town, while the level countryside allows pollen to spread widely across the town.

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

    27/100

  • 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

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hörstel right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Hörstel tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hörstel 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 Hörstel?

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

When is pollen season in Hörstel?
Hörstel's pollen season carries on from January into August, opening with early alder and hazel in January then birch pollen dominating April into May. Grass pollen follows, dominating June and July. The gently rolling farmland around Hörstel in the Westphalian plain provides little topographic shelter from regional pollen drift, contributing substantial grass and cereal pollen through the summer months.
How often is the Hörstel pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hörstel 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 Hörstel 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 Hörstel, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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