Nottingham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Nottingham is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains low, 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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Nottingham's parks and green spaces feature sycamore and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The nearby patchwork of fields adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under onshore breezes. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • 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

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Nottingham right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Nottingham tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Nottingham this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Nottingham?

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

When is pollen season in Nottingham?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Nottingham, it's mostly down to sycamore and oak. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Expect sycamore pollen roughly from April to June, before oak takes over, usually April to May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Nottingham pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham.

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