Holyhead pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Holyhead is medium; grass is medium. 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 Holyhead comes mostly from alder and oak, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Isle of Anglesey fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by the dominant maritime airflow. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

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):

    Medium

    41/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Holyhead right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Holyhead tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Holyhead will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Holyhead this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Holyhead?

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

When is pollen season in Holyhead?
Holyhead's pollen year has two main tree culprits: birch first, oak close behind. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, then oak carries on from April until May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Holyhead pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Holyhead 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 Holyhead 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 Holyhead, 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 Holyhead.

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