Featherstone pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Featherstone is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium. 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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Surrounding West Yorkshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the south. On top of that, rowan and birch are the two species driving most tree pollen in Featherstone, especially around parks and green corridors. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Featherstone right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Featherstone tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Featherstone will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Featherstone this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Featherstone?

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

When is pollen season in Featherstone?
Ask anyone with allergies in Featherstone and they'll tell you it's rowan and birch that cause the trouble. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Featherstone pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Featherstone 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 Featherstone 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 Featherstone, 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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