Amsterdam pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Amsterdam are low. Urtica is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus remain at lower levels

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Amsterdam will be similar to today, with urtica at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while urtica pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

On 30 August 2026, Urtica is the dominant pollen source in Amsterdam. artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus are also present but at lower levels. grass, oak, and morus are not currently active.

Dust and dry air define the Amsterdam winter until acacia and eucalyptus break the pattern in August, setting up a grass-dominated October-November peak amid coal mining and power station operations. Once the plateau's summer thunderstorms establish themselves, pollen and airborne dust both settle down considerably. This mirrors the broader seasonal pattern seen across much of the Highveld region.

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

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.

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 Amsterdam, 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.