Brixton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Brixton is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. Over the following five days 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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In Brixton, sycamore and oak dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The patchwork of fields nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the the coast. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

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

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brixton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Brixton are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Brixton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Brixton will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brixton 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 Brixton?

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

When is pollen season in Brixton?
In Brixton, the pollen calendar starts with sycamore and rolls straight into oak. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Expect sycamore pollen roughly from April to June, then oak carries on from April until May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Brixton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brixton 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 Brixton 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 Brixton, 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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