Zwolle pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Zwolle 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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Zwolle's IJssel River corridor and surrounding green spaces feature oak, birch, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the riverside areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Overijssel farmland and the flat, open polder landscape contribute substantial grass and crop pollen, while the IJssel valley channels airflows under prevailing westerly winds.

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

    30/100

  • 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 Zwolle right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Zwolle tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Zwolle 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 Zwolle?

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

When is pollen season in Zwolle?
Zwolle'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 IJssel valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Overijssel farmland extends substantial grass and crop pollen into August under the flat, open polder landscape.
How often is the Zwolle pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Zwolle 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 Zwolle 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 Zwolle, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Zwolle.

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