Prestatyn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Prestatyn 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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Prestatyn'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. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the dominant maritime airflow set in. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

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

    22/100

  • 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

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Prestatyn right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Prestatyn tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Prestatyn this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Prestatyn?

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

When is pollen season in Prestatyn?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Prestatyn? Start with birch, then oak. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, with oak picking up between April and May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Prestatyn pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn 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 Prestatyn, 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 Prestatyn.

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