Wigston pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Wigston 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, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally. That's on top of plane and lime, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Wigston's parks and quieter streets. Surrounding Leicestershire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north.

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

    20/100

  • 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

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    3/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wigston right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Wigston tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wigston this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Wigston?

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

When is pollen season in Wigston?
For Wigston, the season kicks off with plane and then hands things over to lime. Plane tends to release pollen between April and June, before lime takes over, usually May to July. 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. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Wigston pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wigston 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 Wigston 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 Wigston, 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.)

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