Islington pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Islington is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. Over the following five days 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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In Islington, oak and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Islington fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by light prevailing breezes. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
3/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
Air quality in Islington
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Islington right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Islington are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Islington tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Islington will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Islington 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 Islington?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Islington. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Islington?
How often is the Islington pollen forecast updated?
The Islington pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Islington 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 Islington 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 Islington, 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 Islington.
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