Rüthen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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In Rüthen, birch, hornbeam, and oak anchor the parks and street trees as primary pollen sources, with levels differing between green space and the built-up core. Sauerland farmland and upland woodland on the town's outskirts add to local tree and grass pollen, while narrow valleys can trap pollen locally under calm conditions.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    72/100

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

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rüthen right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Rüthen tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rüthen this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Rüthen?

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

When is pollen season in Rüthen?
Rüthen's pollen season runs from late January through August, opening with early alder and hazel in early January prior to birch climbing through April into May. Grass pollen takes over across June and July. It lies within the hilly Sauerland-Siegerland terrain, where dense forest cover and narrow valleys shape local air movement, adding a steady woodland pollen contribution through spring.
How often is the Rüthen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rüthen 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 Rüthen 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 Rüthen, 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 Rüthen.

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