Cannock pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Cannock is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass increasing, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; 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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Around Cannock, birch and lime are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The wider Staffordshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when easterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. 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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • 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

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cannock right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Cannock tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cannock 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 Cannock?

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

When is pollen season in Cannock?
The tree pollen story in Cannock is really about birch and lime, in that order. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, then lime carries on from May until July. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Cannock pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cannock 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 Cannock 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 Cannock, 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 Cannock.

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