Waldbröl pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (20 July) pollen in Waldbröl is none Tomorrow (21 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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Around Waldbröl, oak, birch, and hornbeam stand out as the leading tree pollen sources in parks and gardens, with exposure shifting between green space and centre. Sauerland farmland together with steep valley woodland nearby boosts local tree and grass pollen levels, while the valley and ridge setting channels airflows across the town.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

    21/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Waldbröl right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Waldbröl.

Will pollen levels change in Waldbröl tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Waldbröl 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 Waldbröl?

On 20 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Waldbröl.

When is pollen season in Waldbröl?
Waldbröl's pollen season unfolds from January into August, starting with early alder and hazel in January ahead of birch pollen dominating April into May. Grass pollen then climbs through June and July. It lies within the hilly Sauerland-Siegerland terrain, where dense forest cover and narrow valleys shape local air movement, contributing beech and spruce pollen alongside the seasonal tree bloom.
How often is the Waldbröl pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Waldbröl 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 Waldbröl 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 Waldbröl, 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 Waldbröl.

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