Meißen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (20 July) pollen in Meißen is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (21 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Meißen's parks and green spaces rely mainly on linden, ash, and maple as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up centre. The Saxon farmland and farm shelterbelts beyond the town supply further tree and grass pollen, while foothill proximity creates modestly sheltered conditions in places.

Today - 20 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • 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 - 21 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Meißen right now?

On 20 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Meißen are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Meißen tomorrow?

On 21 July 2026, pollen conditions in Meißen will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Meißen this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Meißen?

On 20 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Meißen. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Meißen?
Meißen's pollen season extends from January through August, starting with alder and hazel from late January then birch pollen dominating April into May. Grass pollen then climbs through June and July. The Saxon countryside near Meißen combines river valley farmland with Ore Mountain woodland, adding Erzgebirge woodland pollen alongside the seasonal grass bloom.
How often is the Meißen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Meißen 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 Meißen 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 Meißen, 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: 20 July 2026 at 16:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Meißen.

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