Margate pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Margate is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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The nearby nearby woodland adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under the prevailing Atlantic airflow. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in Margate, especially around parks and green corridors. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

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):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Margate right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Margate tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Margate will be different from today, with grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Margate 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 Margate?

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

When is pollen season in Margate?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Margate? Start with oak, then plane. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, and plane keeps things going from April right through to June. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Margate pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Margate 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 Margate 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 Margate, 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 Margate.

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