Stalybridge pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Stalybridge is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Stalybridge sees rowan and birch as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under shifting coastal winds. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.
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):
Low
7/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
2/100
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
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
Air quality in Stalybridge
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Stalybridge right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Stalybridge are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Stalybridge tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Stalybridge will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Stalybridge this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Stalybridge?
On 16 July 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Stalybridge. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Stalybridge?
How often is the Stalybridge pollen forecast updated?
The Stalybridge pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge 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 Stalybridge, 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 Stalybridge.
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