Rotterdam Marathon - Pollen and Air Quality Forecast for Today
Pollen levels are low today, with grass as the main active species. Air quality along the route is good, with all pollutants at low levels. Based on Airmine's forecast, which uses satellite data to calculate exposure every 200 metres along the route, air quality is at its worst 21.7 km after start. Pollen exposure peaks at 15.6 km after start.
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The Rotterdam Marathon takes place in spring, often coinciding with peak tree pollen season — particularly from birch and alder. Pollen levels can be elevated, especially on dry days, while urban air quality is generally moderate but variable, influencing comfort along the fast city course.
Today - 16 July
Pollen
Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Mulberry (Morus):
None
0/100
Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):
None
0/100
Plane (Platanus):
None
0/100
Nettle (Urtica):
None
0/100
Acacia (Acacia):
None
0/100
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air Quality
PM2.5 (fine particles):
Good
7.0/100
PM10 (coarse particles):
Good
2.3/100
NO2 (nitrogen dioxide):
Good
13.2/100
O3 (ozone):
Good
16.6/100
SO2 (sulfur dioxide):
Good
1.0/100
CO (carbon monoxide):
Good
0.0/100
HCHO (formaldehyde):
Good
1.9/100
PM1 (ultrafine particles):
Good
7.1/100
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is air quality worst on the Rotterdam Marathon route?
Based on today's forecast, O3 is forecast at good levels along the route today (16.6/100). Air quality is at its worst after 21.7 km into the route. Airmine calculates exposure at 200m intervals along the course using satellite-derived atmospheric data.
Where is pollen highest on the Rotterdam Marathon course?
Pollen exposure peaks at km 15.6 today. This changes through the season as different pollen species become active.
When is pollen worst during the Rotterdam Marathon season?
April coincides with peak grass season. Grass pollen typically rises in May-June.
How often is this forecast updated?
Updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Are pollen levels in Rotterdam Marathon 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 Rotterdam Marathon, 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.
Levels show the highest exposure along the full route. Airmine uses satellite data to calculate pollen and air quality every 200 metres along each race route, updated four times daily.
Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This forecast is produced independently using Airmine's own atmospheric data and models.
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