Pudsey pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Pudsey is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains medium. 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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Around Pudsey, oak and ash are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The wider West Yorkshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the area's changeable Atlantic weather carry it toward the built-up area. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.
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
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
31/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
1/100
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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
27/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Pudsey
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Pudsey right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Pudsey are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Pudsey tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Pudsey will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pudsey 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 Pudsey?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Pudsey. artemisia and cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Pudsey?
How often is the Pudsey pollen forecast updated?
The Pudsey pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pudsey 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 Pudsey 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 Pudsey, 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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