Wythenshawe pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Wythenshawe 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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Wythenshawe's parks and green spaces feature alder and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the prevailing Atlantic airflow. 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

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wythenshawe right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Wythenshawe tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Wythenshawe will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wythenshawe this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Wythenshawe?

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

When is pollen season in Wythenshawe?
Ask anyone with allergies in Wythenshawe and they'll tell you it's alder and birch that cause the trouble. Alder pollen typically runs from January to April, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Wythenshawe pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wythenshawe 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 Wythenshawe 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 Wythenshawe, 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.)

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