Bury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Bury is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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In Bury, birch and sycamore dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Bury fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by southwesterly winds. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
19/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
18/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
Air quality in Bury
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Bury right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bury are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bury tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bury will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bury this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bury?
On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Bury. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bury?
How often is the Bury pollen forecast updated?
The Bury pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bury 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 Bury 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 Bury, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bury.
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