Heanor pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Heanor is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass increasing, mugwort at low levels. 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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Around Heanor, alder and birch are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the region's typical south-westerlies. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.
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
1/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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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
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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
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
Air quality in Heanor
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Heanor right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Heanor are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Heanor tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Heanor will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Heanor 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 Heanor?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Heanor. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Heanor?
How often is the Heanor pollen forecast updated?
The Heanor pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Heanor 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 Heanor 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 Heanor, 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.)
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