Southend-on-Sea pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Southend-on-Sea 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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Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer. That's on top of oak and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Southend-on-Sea's parks and quieter streets. Surrounding Southend-on-Sea farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the surrounding hills.

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

    29/100

  • 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 Southend-on-Sea right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Southend-on-Sea are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Southend-on-Sea tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Southend-on-Sea will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Southend-on-Sea this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Southend-on-Sea?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Southend-on-Sea. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Southend-on-Sea?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Southend-on-Sea, it's mostly down to oak and birch. 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. You'll usually see oak pollen from around April through May, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Southend-on-Sea pollen forecast updated?

The Southend-on-Sea pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea, 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 Southend-on-Sea.

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