Viersen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Viersen is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. 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

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oak, poplar, and linden make up the bulk of tree pollen sources across Viersen's parks and gardens, though the built-up centre sees noticeably less. Nearby Rhineland farmland along with Rhine floodplain woodland add tree and grass pollen through the season, while urban development limits tree cover in parts of town.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Viersen right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Viersen are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Viersen tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Viersen will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Viersen this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Viersen?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Viersen. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Viersen?
Viersen's pollen season carries on from January to August, beginning with early alder and hazel from late January then birch and oak peaking through May. Grass pollen then peaks through June and July. Nearby, the Rhine lowland combines built-up areas with farmland and riverside woodland, keeping farmland and riverside woodland pollen elevated into summer.
How often is the Viersen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Viersen 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 Viersen 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 Viersen, 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 Viersen.

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