Leeuwarden pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Leeuwarden is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Leeuwarden's Ee River and Princes Canal corridors feature oak, birch, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Frisian farmland and the flat, open polder landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the coastal position means onshore Wadden Sea winds can periodically disperse pollen.
Today - 9 August
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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
21/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
28/100
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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
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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):
Medium
37/100
Air quality in Leeuwarden
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Leeuwarden right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Leeuwarden are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Leeuwarden tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Leeuwarden will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Leeuwarden. grass and cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Leeuwarden?
How often is the Leeuwarden pollen forecast updated?
The Leeuwarden pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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