Amsterdam pollen forecast — NDSM Wharf neighborhood

On 21 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Amsterdam are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

On 22 July 2026, pollen conditions in Amsterdam will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

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

On 21 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Amsterdam. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.

Amsterdam NDSM Wharf features the post-industrial waterfront's characteristic linden, willow, and introduced ornamental trees as the main pollen sources in this creative arts and industrial heritage district on the northern IJ waterfront. The IJ waterway position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while birch peaks through April and May, grass through June and July, and mugwort extends into September throughout this Amsterdam North creative industrial heritage waterfront.

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

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.

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 Amsterdam, 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.