Rugby pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Rugby is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, cypress at low levels, 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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Residents in Rugby dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The nearby nearby reservoir adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under the dominant maritime airflow. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.
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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
26/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
4/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
29/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
4/100
Air quality in Rugby
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Rugby right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Rugby are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Rugby tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Rugby will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Rugby 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 Rugby?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Rugby. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Rugby?
How often is the Rugby pollen forecast updated?
The Rugby pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Rugby 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 Rugby 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 Rugby, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Rugby.
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