Manchester pollen forecast — Northern Quarter neighborhood

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

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

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

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

The tree pollen story in Northern Quarter is really about oak and ash, in that order. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, with ash picking up between March and 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.

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

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.

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 Manchester, 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.