Ruthin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ruthin is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass remains low, 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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Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch. That's on top of alder and oak, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Ruthin's parks and quieter streets. The nearby ring of orchards adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under southwesterly winds.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ruthin right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ruthin are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Ruthin tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ruthin 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 Ruthin?

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

When is pollen season in Ruthin?
Locals in Ruthin usually notice birch first, with oak not far behind it. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, before oak takes over, usually April to May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Ruthin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ruthin 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 Ruthin 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 Ruthin, 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 Ruthin.

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