Alfreton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Residents in Alfreton dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and sycamore as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The nearby parkland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the west. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Alfreton a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • 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):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Alfreton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Alfreton are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Alfreton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Alfreton will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Alfreton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Alfreton?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Alfreton. cypress are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Alfreton?
Pollen season in Alfreton really gets going with birch, followed not long after by sycamore. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, and sycamore keeps things going from April right through to June. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Alfreton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Alfreton 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 Alfreton 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 Alfreton, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Alfreton.

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