Gouda pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Gouda 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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Gouda's Hollandse IJssel and Gouwe river corridors feature oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green waterway corridors and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding South Holland farmland and the flat, open polder landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the river confluence setting channels airflows across the historic city.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
32/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Gouda
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Gouda right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Gouda are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Gouda tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Gouda will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gouda this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gouda?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Gouda. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Gouda?
How often is the Gouda pollen forecast updated?
The Gouda pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Gouda 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 Gouda 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 Gouda, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Gouda.
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