Widnes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Widnes is high; grass is high; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. Over the following five days grass will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Widnes' parks and the River Mersey corridor feature oak and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding Cheshire and Lancashire farmland and the Mersey estuary grasslands contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat lowland landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the town under prevailing southwesterly winds.
Today - 25 June
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
26/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
60/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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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
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
43/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Widnes right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Widnes are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Widnes tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Widnes will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Widnes this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Widnes?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Widnes. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Widnes?
How often is the Widnes pollen forecast updated?
The Widnes pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Widnes 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 Widnes 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 Widnes, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Widnes.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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