Den Helder pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Den Helder is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Den Helder's North Sea coastal dune landscape and the Marsdiep waterway feature oak, birch, and marram grass as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the exposed coastal areas and the more built-up naval city centre. Surrounding North Holland farmland and the Waddenzee coastline contribute additional pollen, while strong onshore North Sea winds frequently disperse pollen across the peninsula city.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 10 August

  • 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):

    Low

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Den Helder right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Den Helder are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Den Helder tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Den Helder will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Den Helder this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Den Helder?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Den Helder. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Den Helder?
Den Helder's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass pollen peaks through June and July. The exposed North Sea peninsula position means strong onshore winds frequently disperse pollen, while surrounding North Holland polder farmland extends grass and crop pollen into August. The coastal climate provides more frequent wind interruptions than inland.
How often is the Den Helder pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Den Helder 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 Den Helder 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 Den Helder, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Den Helder.

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