Chippenham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Chippenham is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Around Chippenham, oak and birch are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Surrounding Wiltshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the west. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.
Today - 16 July
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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
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
18/100
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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
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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):
Low
4/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
Air quality in Chippenham
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Chippenham right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Chippenham are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Chippenham tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Chippenham will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Chippenham this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Chippenham?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Chippenham. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Chippenham?
How often is the Chippenham pollen forecast updated?
The Chippenham pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Chippenham 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 Chippenham 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 Chippenham, 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 Chippenham.
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