Royal Tunbridge Wells pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Royal Tunbridge Wells sees sycamore and oak as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once shifting coastal winds set in. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Royal Tunbridge Wells right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Royal Tunbridge Wells are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Royal Tunbridge Wells tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Royal Tunbridge Wells will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Royal Tunbridge Wells. hazel, cypress, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Royal Tunbridge Wells?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Royal Tunbridge Wells? Start with sycamore, then oak. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Expect sycamore pollen roughly from April to June, with oak picking up between April and May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Royal Tunbridge Wells pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells, 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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