Leverkusen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Leverkusen is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Around Leverkusen, oak, maple, and ash stand out as the leading tree pollen sources in parks and gardens, with exposure shifting between green space and centre. Rhineland farmland and canal-side greenery on the town's outskirts add to local tree and grass pollen, while floodplain woodland offers some shelter near the river.

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):

    Low

    3/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Leverkusen right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Leverkusen tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Leverkusen will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen?

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

When is pollen season in Leverkusen?
Leverkusen's pollen season stretches across January through August, beginning with alder and hazel from late January prior to birch and oak peaking through May. Grass pollen follows, dominating June and July. Nearby, the Rhine lowland combines built-up areas with farmland and riverside woodland, adding floodplain tree and grass pollen through late spring.
How often is the Leverkusen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen, 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 Leverkusen.

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