Rugeley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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In Rugeley, oak and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Surrounding Staffordshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the south-west. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    31/100

  • 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

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rugeley right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Rugeley tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Rugeley will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rugeley this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Rugeley?

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

When is pollen season in Rugeley?
Locals in Rugeley usually notice oak first, with birch not far behind it. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Rugeley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rugeley 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 Rugeley 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 Rugeley, 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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