Matlock pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Matlock is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; grass will decrease; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season. That's on top of alder and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Matlock's parks and quieter streets. The nearby coastal fringe adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under southwesterly winds.
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
11/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
31/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
5/100
Air quality in Matlock
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Matlock right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Matlock are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Matlock tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Matlock will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Matlock this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Matlock?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Matlock. cypress are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Matlock?
How often is the Matlock pollen forecast updated?
The Matlock pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Matlock 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 Matlock 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 Matlock, 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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