Eccles pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Eccles 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 decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Residents in Eccles dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and sycamore as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once cooler northerly winds set in. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.
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):
Low
2/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
14/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
14/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
Air quality in Eccles
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Eccles right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Eccles are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Eccles tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Eccles will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Eccles this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Eccles?
On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Eccles. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Eccles?
How often is the Eccles pollen forecast updated?
The Eccles pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Eccles 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 Eccles 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 Eccles, 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 Eccles.
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