Cleckheaton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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In Cleckheaton, rowan and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the area's changeable Atlantic weather. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cleckheaton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Cleckheaton are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cleckheaton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Cleckheaton will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cleckheaton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cleckheaton?

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

When is pollen season in Cleckheaton?
So here's the rundown for Cleckheaton: rowan pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, with birch picking up between March and May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Cleckheaton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cleckheaton 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 Cleckheaton 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 Cleckheaton, 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.)

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