Venlo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Venlo 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.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.

Oak, birch, and linden are the backbone of tree pollen in Venlo's parks and avenues, though levels vary noticeably between the dense centre and the leafier edges of town. the Maas river, alongside the Limburg farmland around Venlo, brings extra grass and tree pollen into an area known as a river-border logistics city.

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

    12/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Venlo

View air quality

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Venlo right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Venlo tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Venlo will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Venlo this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Venlo?

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

When is pollen season in Venlo?
The pollen calendar in Venlo opens in January with hazel and alder, shifts to birch dominance through April, and continues to August. Oak and ash follow in April and May, and grass pollen takes over as the dominant source through June and July. Local dispersal is influenced by the Maas river, and the German-border logistics and horticulture hub is characteristic of Venlo and its surroundings.
How often is the Venlo pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Venlo 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 Venlo 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 Venlo, 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.

Want to see pollen forecasts for other cities in Netherlands?

Check pollen in other popular cities:

Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Venlo.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.