St Ives pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once southwesterly winds set in. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in St Ives, especially around parks and green corridors. 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

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in St Ives right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in St Ives tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in St Ives will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in St Ives 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 St Ives?

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

When is pollen season in St Ives?
Locals in St Ives usually notice oak first, with plane not far behind it. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Expect oak pollen roughly from April to May, then plane carries on from April until June. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the St Ives pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in St Ives 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 St Ives 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 St Ives, 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 St Ives.

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