Ilkeston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Ilkeston is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Ilkeston sees sycamore and oak as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under 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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
20/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
23/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
Air quality in Ilkeston
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Ilkeston right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ilkeston are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Ilkeston tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ilkeston will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ilkeston this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Ilkeston?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Ilkeston. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ilkeston?
How often is the Ilkeston pollen forecast updated?
The Ilkeston pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston 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 Ilkeston, 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 Ilkeston.
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