Middelburg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Middelburg is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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The tree cover in Middelburg leans heavily on oak, birch, and linden for pollen production, though levels vary noticeably between the dense centre and the leafier edges of town. As a historic Walcheren peninsula town, Middelburg also picks up grass and tree pollen from the Walcheren peninsula and Scheldt estuary and the surrounding Zeeland farmland.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Middelburg right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Middelburg are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Middelburg tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Middelburg will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Middelburg this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Middelburg?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Middelburg. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Middelburg?
The pollen calendar in Middelburg opens in January with hazel and alder, shifts to birch dominance through April, and continues to August. By April and May oak and ash are releasing pollen, and grass takes the peak position from June through July. The presence of the Walcheren peninsula and Scheldt estuary nearby affects how pollen moves through the air, and the historic capital of Zeeland province is a distinctive feature of the Middelburg area.
How often is the Middelburg pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Middelburg 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 Middelburg 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 Middelburg, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Middelburg.

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