Buxton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Buxton is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Buxton sees birch and oak as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. The nearby nearby reservoir adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under shifting coastal winds. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Buxton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Buxton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Buxton will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Buxton this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Buxton?

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

When is pollen season in Buxton?
For Buxton, the season kicks off with birch and then hands things over to oak. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, then oak carries on from April until May. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Buxton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Buxton 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 Buxton 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 Buxton, 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 Buxton.

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