Emmen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Emmen is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Emmen's Hunze River corridor and surrounding heathland feature oak, birch, and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Drenthe farmland and the Emmen heathland and woodland contribute substantial grass and heather pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily under prevailing westerly 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

    32/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Emmen right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Emmen tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Emmen will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Emmen this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Emmen?

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

When is pollen season in Emmen?
Emmen'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. Drenthe heathland contributes heather pollen alongside substantial grass pollen from surrounding farmland, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse widely and frequent oceanic rainfall provides regular interruptions throughout the season.
How often is the Emmen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Emmen 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 Emmen 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 Emmen, 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 Emmen.

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