Chigwell pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Chigwell is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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In Chigwell, sycamore and oak dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The wider Essex countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when onshore breezes carry it toward the built-up area. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

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

    9/100

  • 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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Chigwell right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Chigwell tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Chigwell this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Chigwell?

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

When is pollen season in Chigwell?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Chigwell? Start with sycamore, then oak. 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. Expect sycamore pollen roughly from April to June, then oak carries on from April until May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Chigwell pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Chigwell 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 Chigwell 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 Chigwell, 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 Chigwell.

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