Werdau pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (20 July) pollen in Werdau 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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Tree pollen in Werdau comes mainly from oak, birch, and ash across parks and gardens, varying between these green areas and the denser town centre. Saxon farmland and foothill forest edges on the town's outskirts add to local tree and grass pollen, while foothill proximity can locally concentrate pollen under calm air.

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

    16/100

  • 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

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    8/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Werdau right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Werdau tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Werdau 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 Werdau?

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

When is pollen season in Werdau?
Werdau's pollen season runs from January through August, kicking off with early alder and hazel from January with birch climbing through April into May. Grass then becomes dominant through the summer months of June and July. Nearby, Saxon farmland along the Elbe borders forested Erzgebirge foothill terrain, contributing steady forest and cereal pollen through early summer.
How often is the Werdau pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Werdau 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 Werdau 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 Werdau, 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 Werdau.

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