Brackley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Brackley is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, cypress at low levels, 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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Brackley sees birch and lime as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. The wider Northamptonshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when easterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.
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):
Medium
26/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
4/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
30/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
Air quality in Brackley
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Brackley right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Brackley are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Brackley tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Brackley will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Brackley 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 Brackley?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Brackley. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Brackley?
How often is the Brackley pollen forecast updated?
The Brackley pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Brackley 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 Brackley 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 Brackley, 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.)
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