Lowestoft pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer. That's on top of sycamore and oak, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Lowestoft's parks and quieter streets. Surrounding Suffolk farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the coast.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • 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

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lowestoft right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lowestoft tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Lowestoft will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft?

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

When is pollen season in Lowestoft?
For Lowestoft, the season kicks off with sycamore and then hands things over to oak. Sycamore pollen typically runs from April to June, and oak keeps things going from April right through to May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Lowestoft pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft, 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 Lowestoft.

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