Huddersfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree pollen in Huddersfield comes mostly from alder and birch, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Kirklees fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by light prevailing breezes. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Huddersfield a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Huddersfield right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Huddersfield tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Huddersfield this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Huddersfield?

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

When is pollen season in Huddersfield?
Locals in Huddersfield usually notice alder first, with birch not far behind it. 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. Expect alder pollen roughly from January to April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Huddersfield pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield, 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 Huddersfield.

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