Cherbourg-en-Cotentin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Cherbourg-en-Cotentin's public gardens and the nearby Vire are lined with birch and oak, the main local tree pollen sources. The dairy pasture and orchard bocage nearby are a major source of grass pollen later in the season, and the oceanic climate creates some local variation in exposure through the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin?
Across Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, the first pollen of the year comes from hazel and alder in late January, before birch and oak pollen takes over through April and May, before grass from pasture takes the season into summer, before the oceanic climate brings a quieter autumn.
How often is the Cherbourg-en-Cotentin pollen forecast updated?

The Cherbourg-en-Cotentin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.

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