Pontypool pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Pontypool is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress 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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Around Pontypool, oak and ash are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The wider Torfaen countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when inland breezes from the surrounding countryside carry it toward the built-up area. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.
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
2/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
16/100
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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
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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
19/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Pontypool
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Pontypool right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Pontypool are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pontypool tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pontypool will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pontypool 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 Pontypool?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Pontypool. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Pontypool?
How often is the Pontypool pollen forecast updated?
The Pontypool pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pontypool 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 Pontypool 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 Pontypool, 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.)
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