Chingford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Chingford is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels. 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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Chingford's parks, including Epping Forest, feature oak and birch as the main tree pollen sources alongside grass from open spaces, with exposure varying between these extensive green areas and the more built-up suburban areas. The Epping Forest woodland is a particularly significant local pollen source, while the Lee Valley corridor to the west contributes additional grass and reed pollen under prevailing westerly winds.
Today - 25 June
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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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
21/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
60/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chingford right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Chingford are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Chingford tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Chingford will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chingford this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Chingford?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chingford. willow, alder, birch, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chingford?
How often is the Chingford pollen forecast updated?
The Chingford pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Chingford 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 Chingford 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 Chingford, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Chingford.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
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