Itzehoe pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Itzehoe is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 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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Tree pollen in Itzehoe comes mainly from ash, beech, and linden across parks and gardens, varying between these green areas and the denser town centre. The Holstein farmland and hedgerow field margins beyond the town supply further tree and grass pollen, while the lake-studded terrain creates locally variable pollen patterns.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    49/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    64/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Itzehoe right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Itzehoe are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Itzehoe tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Itzehoe will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Itzehoe this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Itzehoe?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Itzehoe. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Itzehoe?
Itzehoe's pollen season unfolds from January through August, kicking off with hazel and alder from late January ahead of birch and oak peaking through May. Summer grass pollen follows, peaking in June and July. Nearby, Holstein's glacial lake district combines pastureland with patches of beech forest, keeping pasture grass pollen levels elevated through midsummer.
How often is the Itzehoe pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Itzehoe 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 Itzehoe 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 Itzehoe, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Itzehoe.

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