Launceston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Residents in Launceston dealing with hay fever usually point to oak and plane as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Cornwall farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the east. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Launceston right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Launceston are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Launceston tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Launceston this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Launceston?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Launceston. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Launceston?
So here's the rundown for Launceston: oak pollen shows up first, then plane takes over. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, before plane takes over, usually April to June. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Launceston pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Launceston 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 Launceston 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 Launceston, 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 Launceston.

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