Amsterdam pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Amsterdam is low; cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and urtica are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, plane, and urtica will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Amsterdam lies roughly 140 km south-southwest of Nelspruit. Amsterdam's Highveld setting features eucalyptus, acacia, and introduced oak as the main tree pollen sources alongside open grassland, with exposure varying between greener residential areas and the more built-up corridors. Surrounding grassland and farmland contribute substantial grass pollen through summer, a mix shaped locally by coal mining and power station operations, consistent with the wider Highveld plateau environment.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
17/100
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Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
Low
14/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
16/100
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Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
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Plane (Platanus):
Low
14/100
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Urtica:
Low
7/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
-
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
-
Urtica:
None
0/100
Air quality in Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Amsterdam right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Amsterdam are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Amsterdam tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Amsterdam will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Amsterdam this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Amsterdam?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Amsterdam. cypress, myrtle, platanus, and urtica are also present but at lower levels. morus and oak are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Amsterdam?
How often is the Amsterdam pollen forecast updated?
The Amsterdam pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam 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 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.
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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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