Broadstairs pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Broadstairs is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium. 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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Broadstairs's parks and green spaces feature birch and lime as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding Kent farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the east. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

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):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Broadstairs right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Broadstairs are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Broadstairs tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Broadstairs will be different from today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs?

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

When is pollen season in Broadstairs?
In Broadstairs, the pollen calendar starts with birch and rolls straight into lime. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, before lime takes over, usually May to July. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Broadstairs pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs 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 Broadstairs, 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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