Kingston upon Hull pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Kingston upon Hull is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium. 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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Residents in Kingston upon Hull dealing with hay fever usually point to alder and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Kingston upon Hull, City of farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the coast. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    5/100

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

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kingston upon Hull right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kingston upon Hull are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kingston upon Hull tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kingston upon Hull will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Kingston upon Hull. cypress and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kingston upon Hull?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Kingston upon Hull, it's mostly down to alder and birch. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Kingston upon Hull pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull, 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 Kingston upon Hull.

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