Hornchurch pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Hornchurch 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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Around Hornchurch, oak and beech are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Havering fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by moist Atlantic fronts. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

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

    12/100

  • 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

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hornchurch right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Hornchurch tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hornchurch 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 Hornchurch?

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

When is pollen season in Hornchurch?
The tree pollen story in Hornchurch is really about oak and beech, in that order. You'll usually see oak pollen from around April through May, before beech takes over, usually April to May. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Hornchurch pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hornchurch 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 Hornchurch 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 Hornchurch, 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 Hornchurch.

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