Hucknall pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Hucknall is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains low, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Tree pollen in Hucknall comes mostly from birch and oak, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Surrounding Nottinghamshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north. 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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • 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

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hucknall right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Hucknall are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hucknall tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hucknall this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Hucknall?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Hucknall. grass are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Hucknall?
So here's the rundown for Hucknall: birch pollen shows up first, then oak takes over. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, and oak keeps things going from April right through to May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Hucknall pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hucknall 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 Hucknall 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 Hucknall, 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.)

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