Buckingham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Buckingham is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, 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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Buckingham's parks and green spaces feature oak and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once onshore breezes set in. 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

    23/100

  • 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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Buckingham right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Buckingham tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Buckingham will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Buckingham 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 Buckingham?

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

When is pollen season in Buckingham?
Buckingham's pollen year has two main tree culprits: oak first, birch close behind. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, with birch picking up between March and May. 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. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Buckingham pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Buckingham 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 Buckingham 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 Buckingham, 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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