Potsdam pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Potsdam is low; mugwort and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, ragweed increasing, grass 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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Potsdam sits on the flat St. Lawrence River valley near the Adirondacks, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of sugar maple, white pine, and farmland hedgerows, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Local parks and open ground tend to see higher pollen counts than the denser urban core. 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):

    Low

    3/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Medium

    32/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Potsdam right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Potsdam are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Potsdam tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Potsdam this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Potsdam?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Potsdam. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Potsdam?
Potsdam's tree pollen season begins with maple and elm from March then birch and oak builds through April and May. Grass pollen then peaks through June and July, and mugwort and nettle extend exposure into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Potsdam pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Potsdam 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 Potsdam 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 Potsdam, 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.)

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