Heerlen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Heerlen is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. 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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Heerlen's Geleenbeek River corridor and the Parkstad green spaces feature oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding South Limburg farmland and the hilly Parkstad woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the elevated terrain channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the city.
Today - 30 August
-
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
3/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
68/100
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 - 31 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):
High
51/100
Air quality in Heerlen
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Heerlen right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Heerlen are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Heerlen tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Heerlen will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Heerlen 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 Heerlen?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Heerlen. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Heerlen?
How often is the Heerlen pollen forecast updated?
The Heerlen pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Heerlen 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 Heerlen 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 Heerlen, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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