Potsdam pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Potsdam is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Potsdam's parks and green spaces feature pine, birch, 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 Brandenburg farmland and lakeshore pine stands at the town's edge, while scattered lakes and pine stands give modest local variability.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

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):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Potsdam right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Potsdam are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Potsdam tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Potsdam will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Potsdam this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Potsdam?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Potsdam. cypress and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Potsdam?
Potsdam's pollen season carries on from late January through August, launched by alder and hazel from January with birch levels peaking during April and into May. Grass pollen peaks next, running through June and July. Nearby, Brandenburg's pine woodland and lake-dotted countryside shape the local landscape, keeping farmland and pine pollen levels elevated into summer.
How often is the Potsdam pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam, 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 Potsdam.

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