Marple pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Marple is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Marple sees rowan and birch as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Surrounding Stockport farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the east. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
10/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
Air quality in Marple
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Marple right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Marple are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Marple tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Marple will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Marple this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Marple?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Marple. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Marple?
How often is the Marple pollen forecast updated?
The Marple pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Marple 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 Marple 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 Marple, 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 Marple.
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