Winschoten pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Winschoten is none Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort at medium levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Winschoten, tree pollen comes chiefly from oak, birch, and linden planted through parks and streets, with exposure differing between the more built-up centre and the greener outskirts. Nearby, the Winschoterdiep canal together with Groningen farmland contributes further grass and tree pollen, in keeping with Winschoten's character as a peat-colony canal 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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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 - 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

    45/100

Air quality in Winschoten

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Winschoten right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Winschoten.

Will pollen levels change in Winschoten tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Winschoten will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Winschoten this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Winschoten?

On 9 August 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Winschoten.

When is pollen season in Winschoten?
In Winschoten the pollen year begins as early as January with hazel and alder, builds toward a birch peak by April, and runs on into August. Come April and May it's oak and ash contributing most, and grass climbs to the top spot across June and July. the Winschoterdiep canal shapes local dispersal, while the peat-colony farmland of East Groningen adds to the seasonal picture around Winschoten.
How often is the Winschoten pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Winschoten 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 Winschoten 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 Winschoten, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Winschoten.

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