Osterode am Harz pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Osterode am Harz is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass declining, 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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Osterode am Harz's parks and green spaces feature oak, birch, and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up centre. Surrounding Lower Saxon farmland and Harz foothill forest contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while proximity to the uplands moderates local airflow.

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

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    58/100

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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

Air quality in Osterode am Harz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Osterode am Harz right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Osterode am Harz tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Osterode am Harz will be different from today, with artemisia, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Osterode am Harz this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Osterode am Harz?

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

When is pollen season in Osterode am Harz?
Osterode am Harz's pollen season runs from January through August, launched by early alder and hazel in January with birch pollen dominating April into May. Grass pollen then climbs through June and July. Nearby, open farmland meets the forested edges of the Harz upland region, keeping mixed farmland and woodland pollen elevated into summer.
How often is the Osterode am Harz pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Osterode am Harz 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 Osterode am Harz 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 Osterode am Harz, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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