Newcastle under Lyme pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Newcastle under Lyme 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 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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Newcastle under Lyme's parks and green spaces feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Staffordshire fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by moist Atlantic fronts. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

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

    26/100

  • 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

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Newcastle under Lyme right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Newcastle under Lyme tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Newcastle under Lyme 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 Newcastle under Lyme?

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

When is pollen season in Newcastle under Lyme?
Pollen season in Newcastle under Lyme really gets going with birch, followed not long after by oak. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, while oak follows on from April to May. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Newcastle under Lyme pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Newcastle under Lyme 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 Newcastle under Lyme 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 Newcastle under Lyme, 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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