Ashington pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Around Ashington, rowan and birch are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once cooler northerly winds set in. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Ashington 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):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    52/100

  • 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

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ashington right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ashington tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ashington will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ashington 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 Ashington?

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

When is pollen season in Ashington?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Ashington, it's mostly down to rowan and birch. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, then birch carries on from March until May. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Ashington pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ashington 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 Ashington 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 Ashington, 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 Ashington.

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