Bristol pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Bristol is low; grass and ragweed are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Bristol's central Connecticut setting features oak, maple, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded hillside residential areas and the more built-up Pequabuck River valley commercial corridors. Compounce Lake and the Pequabuck River corridor provide locally significant green space, while the New England hardwood forest contributes a well-defined spring tree pollen season followed by summer grass pollen throughout this central Connecticut city.
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
Low
3/100
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
7/100
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Oak (Quercus):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
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Ragweed (Ambrosia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Bristol
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Bristol right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bristol are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while ambrosia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bristol tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bristol will be different from today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bristol this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and ambrosia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bristol?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bristol. ambrosia are also present but at lower levels. oak, willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bristol?
How often is the Bristol pollen forecast updated?
The Bristol pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol.
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