Vlaardingen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Vlaardingen 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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Vlaardingen's Nieuwe Maas River waterfront and surrounding green spaces feature oak, birch, and linden as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these areas and the more built-up port city centre. Surrounding South Holland farmland and the flat, open polder landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the waterway position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen.

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

    22/100

  • 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

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vlaardingen right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vlaardingen tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vlaardingen 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 Vlaardingen?

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

When is pollen season in Vlaardingen?
Vlaardingen's pollen season runs from January through August, opening with hazel and alder from January before birch peaks through April. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Nieuwe Maas waterway channels airflows, while surrounding South Holland farmland extends substantial grass and crop pollen into August and frequent oceanic rainfall provides regular interruptions.
How often is the Vlaardingen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vlaardingen 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 Vlaardingen 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 Vlaardingen, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Vlaardingen.

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