High Wycombe pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in High Wycombe is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Tree pollen in High Wycombe comes mostly from birch and lime, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The nearby parkland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the south-west. 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

    18/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in High Wycombe right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in High Wycombe tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe?

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

When is pollen season in High Wycombe?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in High Wycombe? Start with birch, then lime. Expect birch pollen roughly from March to May, while lime follows on from May to July. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the High Wycombe pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe 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 High Wycombe, 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 High Wycombe.

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