Riesa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (20 July) pollen in Riesa 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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The main tree pollen sources in Riesa are oak, linden, and maple, found chiefly in parks and gardens rather than the built-up centre. Tree and grass pollen levels rise further from Saxon farmland and river valley woodland at the town's edge, 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

    6/100

  • 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

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Riesa right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Riesa tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Riesa this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Riesa?

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

When is pollen season in Riesa?
Riesa's pollen season carries on from January to August, beginning with hazel and alder in early January prior to birch pollen dominating April into May. Grass pollen peaks next, running through June and July. The Saxon countryside near Riesa combines river valley farmland with Ore Mountain woodland, adding Erzgebirge woodland pollen alongside the seasonal grass bloom.
How often is the Riesa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Riesa 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 Riesa 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 Riesa, 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 Riesa.

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