Denton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Grass pollen from surrounding Tameside fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by prevailing westerlies. On top of that, oak and ash are the two species driving most tree pollen in Denton, especially around parks and green corridors. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • 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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Denton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Denton are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Denton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Denton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Denton?

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

When is pollen season in Denton?
For Denton, the season kicks off with oak and then hands things over to ash. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. You'll usually see oak pollen from around April through May, with ash picking up between March and May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Denton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton, 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 Denton.

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