Xanten pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Xanten is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. 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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Across Xanten, oak, birch, and maple form the backbone of local tree pollen, with parks and gardens more exposed than the town centre. Tree and grass pollen levels rise further from Westphalian farmland and field-edge tree lines at the town's edge, while scattered hedgerows offer minor shelter from prevailing winds.

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):

    Medium

    26/100

  • 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):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Xanten right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Xanten tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Xanten will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Xanten this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Xanten?

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

When is pollen season in Xanten?
Xanten's pollen season spans January through August, kicking off with hazel and alder in January prior to birch and oak peaking through May. Grass pollen takes over across June and July. The flat Westphalian plain around Xanten channels airflows across open farmland with little relief to slow pollen dispersal, adding heavy grass pollen loads once the growing season advances.
How often is the Xanten pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Xanten 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 Xanten 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 Xanten, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Xanten.

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