Pinneberg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Pinneberg's parks and green spaces are anchored by linden, beech, and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up centre. Tree and grass pollen levels rise further from Holstein farmland and lakeside forest at the town's edge, while open pastureland offers limited shelter from regional winds.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    26/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pinneberg right now?

On 20 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Pinneberg are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Pinneberg tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pinneberg this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Pinneberg?

On 20 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Pinneberg. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Pinneberg?
Pinneberg's pollen season carries on from late January through August, kicking off with alder and hazel in early January ahead of birch climbing through April into May. Grass pollen follows, dominating June and July. It lies within Schleswig-Holstein, where lakes, pasture, and beech forest define the rolling landscape, contributing steady lake-district tree pollen into early summer.
How often is the Pinneberg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pinneberg 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 Pinneberg 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 Pinneberg, 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 Pinneberg.

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