Middleton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Middleton 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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It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally. That's on top of rowan and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Middleton's parks and quieter streets. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the prevailing Atlantic airflow.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • 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):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Middleton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Middleton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Middleton 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 Middleton?

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

When is pollen season in Middleton?
Middleton's pollen year has two main tree culprits: rowan first, birch close behind. You'll usually see rowan pollen from around May through June, then birch carries on from March until May. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Middleton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Middleton 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 Middleton 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 Middleton, 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 Middleton.

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