Finchley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Finchley is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days 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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Around Finchley, birch and lime are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Barnet fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by northwesterly winds off the coast. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

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

    5/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Finchley right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Finchley are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Finchley tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Finchley 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 Finchley?

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

When is pollen season in Finchley?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Finchley, it's mostly down to birch and lime. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, with lime picking up between May and July. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Finchley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Finchley 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 Finchley 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 Finchley, 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 Finchley.

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