Canvey Island pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Canvey Island is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally. That's on top of oak and beech, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Canvey Island's parks and quieter streets. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under prevailing westerlies.

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):

    Medium

    27/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Canvey Island right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Canvey Island are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Canvey Island tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Canvey Island will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Canvey Island this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Canvey Island?

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

When is pollen season in Canvey Island?
For Canvey Island, the season kicks off with oak and then hands things over to beech. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, while beech follows on from April to May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Canvey Island pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island 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 Canvey Island, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Canvey Island.

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