Berlin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Berlin is medium; ragweed is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains medium, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Berlin's setting on the coastal plain near Maryland's Atlantic shore supports loblolly pine, American holly, and salt marsh cordgrass as the leading local vegetation, all factoring into the pollen count through the year. Wind patterns across the area help determine how far pollen travels from these source plants. As with most of the region, counts tend to build gradually rather than spike overnight.

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

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    27/100

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):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    15/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    44/100

Air quality in Berlin

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Pollen and air quality along routes in Berlin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Berlin right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Berlin are moderate. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Berlin tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Berlin will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels, ambrosia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Berlin this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Berlin?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Berlin. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Berlin?
Berlin's tree pollen season begins with cedar and elm from late February with oak joining in and continuing through April. A grass pollen peak follows through May and June; a late-summer weed pollen tail runs into September. The mild mid-Atlantic climate advances the season compared to more northern East Coast cities.
How often is the Berlin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Berlin 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 Berlin 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 Berlin, 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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