Essex pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Essex is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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Essex's southwestern Ontario farmland setting features oak, maple, and crop vegetation as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between residential greenery and the surrounding intensive Essex County agricultural farmland.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
27/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
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 - 17 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
4/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
-
Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Essex
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Essex right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Essex are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Essex tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Essex will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Essex this week?
According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Essex?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Essex. alder, ambrosia, artemisia, birch, cypress, oak, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Essex?
How often is the Essex pollen forecast updated?
The Essex pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Essex.
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