Kerkrade pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kerkrade is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Around Kerkrade, oak, birch, and linden are the leading tree pollen contributors in parks and residential streets, and readings can differ sharply between the town centre and its greener suburbs. As a hilly former mining town, Kerkrade also picks up grass and tree pollen from the hilly Limburg-German border landscape and the surrounding Limburg farmland.

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):

    Low

    23/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Kerkrade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kerkrade right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Kerkrade tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kerkrade will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kerkrade this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Kerkrade?

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

When is pollen season in Kerkrade?
In Kerkrade the pollen year begins as early as January with hazel and alder, builds toward a birch peak by April, and runs on into August. Oak and ash pollen build through April and May, handing off to grass as the leading source in June and July. the hilly Limburg-German border landscape has a bearing on how quickly pollen disperses, and the former Eastern Mining District coalfield is a notable part of life around Kerkrade.
How often is the Kerkrade pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kerkrade 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 Kerkrade 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 Kerkrade, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kerkrade.

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