Durham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Durham is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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In Durham, rowan and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The nearby surrounding hills adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under moist Atlantic fronts. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
19/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
48/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
12/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
41/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Durham
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Durham right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Durham are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Durham tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Durham will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Durham 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 Durham?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Durham. cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Durham?
How often is the Durham pollen forecast updated?
The Durham pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, 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 Durham.
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