Leipzig pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Leipzig is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium, 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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Leipzig's green spaces draw chiefly on ash, maple, and linden for most of the local tree pollen, with noticeably different exposure between parks and the built-up core. Saxon farmland and riverbank tree lines on the town's outskirts add to local tree and grass pollen, while the river valley setting channels airflows through the town.
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):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
32/100
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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
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
13/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
31/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
13/100
Air quality in Leipzig
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Leipzig right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Leipzig are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Leipzig tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Leipzig will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Leipzig 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 Leipzig?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Leipzig. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Leipzig?
How often is the Leipzig pollen forecast updated?
The Leipzig pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Leipzig 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 Leipzig 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 Leipzig, 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 Leipzig.
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