Swadlincote pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Swadlincote is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. 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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Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season. That's on top of oak and beech, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Swadlincote's parks and quieter streets. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under inland breezes from the surrounding countryside.

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):

    Low

    18/100

  • 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

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Swadlincote right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Swadlincote are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Swadlincote tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote?

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

When is pollen season in Swadlincote?
Locals in Swadlincote usually notice oak first, with beech not far behind it. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, with beech picking up between April and May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Swadlincote pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote, 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 Swadlincote.

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