Steenwijk pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Steenwijk is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. 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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Steenwijk's tree pollen load is driven largely by oak, birch, and linden across its green areas, with the leafier outskirts typically seeing higher counts than the compact centre. the Weerribben-Wieden wetland reserve, alongside the Overijssel farmland around Steenwijk, brings extra grass and tree pollen into an area known as a wetland-edge market town.

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):

    Medium

    36/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    44/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Steenwijk right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Steenwijk tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Steenwijk will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Steenwijk 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 Steenwijk?

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

When is pollen season in Steenwijk?
Steenwijk typically records its earliest pollen in January from hazel and alder, moving into a birch-heavy stretch by April that runs through to August. As oak and ash pick up through April and May, grass then dominates the count for June and July. The presence of the Weerribben-Wieden wetland reserve nearby affects how pollen moves through the air, and the peat-lake wetlands of the Kop van Overijssel is a distinctive feature of the Steenwijk area.
How often is the Steenwijk pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Steenwijk 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 Steenwijk 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 Steenwijk, 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.)

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