Heerhugowaard pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Heerhugowaard is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Heerhugowaard's polder green spaces and the Noord-Hollands Kanaal corridor feature oak, birch, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up suburban town centre. Surrounding North Holland farmland and the flat, open polder landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily under prevailing westerly winds.
Today - 25 June
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
40/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
24/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
69/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Heerhugowaard right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Heerhugowaard are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Heerhugowaard tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Heerhugowaard will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Heerhugowaard this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Heerhugowaard?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Heerhugowaard. willow, alder, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Heerhugowaard?
How often is the Heerhugowaard pollen forecast updated?
The Heerhugowaard pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard 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 Heerhugowaard, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Heerhugowaard.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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