Ripon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ripon is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Around Ripon, birch and sycamore are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The coastal fringe nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the north-west. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Ripon a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • 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

    30/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ripon right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ripon tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ripon will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ripon 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 Ripon?

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

When is pollen season in Ripon?
For Ripon, the season kicks off with birch and then hands things over to sycamore. Expect birch pollen roughly from March to May, then sycamore carries on from April until June. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Ripon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ripon 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 Ripon 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 Ripon, 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 Ripon.

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