Drachten pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Oak, birch, and linden are the backbone of tree pollen in Drachten's parks and avenues, and levels shift depending on how close residents are to parks versus the built-up core. the Drachtster Compagnonsvaart canal and the surrounding Fryslân farmland add substantial grass and tree pollen to the mix, especially given Drachten's role as a peat-colony canal town.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    40/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Drachten right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Drachten tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Drachten 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 Drachten?

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

When is pollen season in Drachten?
January marks the start of Drachten's pollen year, led by hazel and alder before birch dominates through to April, with the season closing out in August. By April and May oak and ash are releasing pollen, and grass takes the peak position from June through July. Air movement here is affected by the Drachtster Compagnonsvaart canal, and the peat-colony farmland of southeast Fryslân adds a local wrinkle to the Drachten pollen picture.
How often is the Drachten pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Drachten 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 Drachten 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 Drachten, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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