Ripponden pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Ripponden is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Ripponden, oak and ash dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The wider Calderdale countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the area's changeable Atlantic weather 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 - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    29/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ripponden right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ripponden are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Ripponden tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ripponden will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ripponden 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 Ripponden?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Ripponden. cypress, grass, willow, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Ripponden?
The tree pollen story in Ripponden is really about oak and ash, in that order. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, with ash picking up between March and May. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Ripponden pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ripponden 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 Ripponden 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 Ripponden, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Ripponden.

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