Basingstoke pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Basingstoke 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.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Use our Strava plugin to check your own exposure.

How to connect?

Tree pollen in Basingstoke comes mostly from oak and beech, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Surrounding Hampshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the coast. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

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

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Basingstoke

View air quality

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Basingstoke right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Basingstoke are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Basingstoke tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Basingstoke will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke?

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

When is pollen season in Basingstoke?
Basingstoke's pollen year has two main tree culprits: oak first, beech close behind. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, and beech keeps things going from April right through to May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Basingstoke pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke, 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.

Want to see pollen forecasts for other cities in United Kingdom?

Birmingham Bristol Glasgow Leeds Liverpool London Manchester Portsmouth Sheffield Southampton

Check pollen in other popular cities:

Rio de Janeiro Copenhagen Athens Denpasar Rome Cape Town Barcelona London Los Angeles New York

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 Basingstoke.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Unless explicitly made clear, the content on this site has not been paid for by external organisations and is Airmine's sole responsibility.