Ludwigshafen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ludwigshafen 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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Ludwigshafen draws its tree pollen chiefly from walnut, oak, and linden in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between green space and the centre. The Palatinate farmland and warm valley copses beyond the town supply further tree and grass pollen, while the warm valley climate can extend local flowering slightly.

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

    6/100

  • 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 Ludwigshafen right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ludwigshafen tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ludwigshafen 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 Ludwigshafen?

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

When is pollen season in Ludwigshafen?
Ludwigshafen's pollen season stretches across January to August, launched by hazel and alder in early January ahead of birch pollen rising sharply across April. Grass pollen follows, dominating June and July. It lies within the Rhine-Palatinate region, where vineyards and orchards dominate the surrounding countryside, keeping fruit-tree and grass pollen levels elevated into summer.
How often is the Ludwigshafen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ludwigshafen 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 Ludwigshafen 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 Ludwigshafen, 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 Ludwigshafen.

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