Market Drayton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Market Drayton is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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 Market Drayton dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Shropshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north-west. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Market Drayton a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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):

    Medium

    33/100

  • 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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Market Drayton right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Market Drayton are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Market Drayton tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Market Drayton will be different from today, with grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Market Drayton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Market Drayton?

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

When is pollen season in Market Drayton?
The tree pollen story in Market Drayton is really about birch and lime, in that order. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, while lime follows on from May to July. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Market Drayton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton, 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.)

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