Salzgitter pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Salzgitter is high; grass is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass declining. Over the following five days cypress 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Salzgitter's parks and the Innerste River corridor feature oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up industrial city centre. Surrounding Lower Saxony farmland and the Harz Mountain foothills contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the elevated terrain and valley setting channel airflows and concentrate pollen across the widely spread city area.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    56/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    49/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Salzgitter right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Salzgitter are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Salzgitter tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Salzgitter will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Salzgitter this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Salzgitter?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Salzgitter. cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Salzgitter?
Salzgitter's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks through April. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Innerste River corridor and surrounding Lower Saxony farmland and the Harz Mountain foothills contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the elevated terrain channels airflows across the widely spread city.
How often is the Salzgitter pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Salzgitter 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 Salzgitter 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 Salzgitter, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Salzgitter.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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