Alton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Alton 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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Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under northwesterly winds off the coast. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in Alton, especially around parks and green corridors. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
16/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Alton
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Alton right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Alton are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Alton tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Alton will be similar to today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Alton 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 Alton?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Alton. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Alton?
How often is the Alton pollen forecast updated?
The Alton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Alton 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 Alton 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 Alton, 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 Alton.
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