Flint pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Flint is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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The nearby stretch of open moorland adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under prevailing westerlies. On top of that, birch and oak are the two species driving most tree pollen in Flint, 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Flint right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Flint are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Flint tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Flint 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 Flint?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Flint. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Flint?
Pollen season in Flint really gets going with birch, followed not long after by oak. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, with oak picking up between April and May. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Flint pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint, 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 Flint.

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