Waalwijk pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Waalwijk is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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In Waalwijk, tree pollen comes chiefly from oak, birch, and linden planted through parks and streets, though levels vary noticeably between the dense centre and the leafier edges of town. The combination of the Bergsche Maas river and Noord-Brabant farmland means grass and tree pollen remain significant here, fitting Waalwijk's identity as a river-plain industrial 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):

    Low

    25/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Waalwijk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Waalwijk right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Waalwijk tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Waalwijk will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Waalwijk 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 Waalwijk?

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

When is pollen season in Waalwijk?
The pollen calendar in Waalwijk 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. With the Bergsche Maas river nearby, dispersal patterns shift accordingly, and the historic leather and shoe industry rounds out the picture for Waalwijk.
How often is the Waalwijk pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Waalwijk 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 Waalwijk 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 Waalwijk, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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