Dartford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Dartford 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.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Residents in Dartford dealing with hay fever usually point to sycamore and oak as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The nearby river valley adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under prevailing westerlies. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Dartford a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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

    14/100

  • 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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Dartford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Dartford tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Dartford 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 Dartford?

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

When is pollen season in Dartford?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Dartford? Start with sycamore, then oak. Sycamore gets going around April and tapers off by June, while oak follows on from April to May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Dartford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Dartford 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 Dartford 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 Dartford, 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 Dartford.

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