Nordhausen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Nordhausen is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Nordhausen's green spaces are dominated by spruce, birch, and beech for most of the local tree pollen, with noticeably different exposure between parks and the built-up core. Thuringian farmland and extensive beech forest on the town's outskirts add to local tree and grass pollen, while forested slopes shelter some areas while exposing others.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    55/100

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 - 10 August

  • 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):

    Medium

    27/100

Air quality in Nordhausen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Nordhausen right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Nordhausen are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Nordhausen tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Nordhausen will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Nordhausen this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Nordhausen?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Nordhausen. grass and cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Nordhausen?
Nordhausen's pollen season stretches across late January through August, starting with hazel and alder already active by January prior to birch pollen surging through April before easing into May. Grass pollen peaks next, running through June and July. Nearby, Thuringian forest and open farmland define the hilly local terrain, contributing steady forest pollen alongside the seasonal grass bloom.
How often is the Nordhausen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Nordhausen 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 Nordhausen 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 Nordhausen, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Nordhausen.

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