Oldenzaal pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Oldenzaal is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Oldenzaal's parks and green spaces are dominated by oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, though the gap between centre and edge can be considerable depending on wind direction. the Twente hill country near the German border and the surrounding Overijssel farmland add substantial grass and tree pollen to the mix, especially given Oldenzaal's role as a hilltop border town.

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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Oldenzaal right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Oldenzaal tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Oldenzaal this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Oldenzaal?

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

When is pollen season in Oldenzaal?
Oldenzaal sees its first pollen of the year from hazel and alder in January, with birch taking the lead through April and the season extending to August. Come April and May it's oak and ash contributing most, and grass climbs to the top spot across June and July. Air movement here is affected by the Twente hill country near the German border, and the Twente textile-town heritage adds a local wrinkle to the Oldenzaal pollen picture.
How often is the Oldenzaal pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Oldenzaal 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 Oldenzaal 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 Oldenzaal, 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 Oldenzaal.

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