Pollen forecast for Cambridge. Data as of (Europe/London). Values update hourly — see this page for the current reading and hourly forecast.

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Pollen Today in Cambridge, United Kingdom

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Cambridge, United Kingdom. Grass: Moderate · Mugwort: Low

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High13Moderate
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High4Low

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
17Moderate
20 Mon
19Moderate
21 Tue
27High
22 Wed
23High
23 Thu
12Moderate
Mugwort
Today
9Moderate
20 Mon
13Moderate
21 Tue
15Moderate
22 Wed
14Moderate
23 Thu
8Moderate

About Cambridge

CountryUnited Kingdom, England
TimezoneEurope/London (UTC+1)
Coordinates52.20° N, 0.12° E
Population≈ 146K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+1)

Grass13 · Moderategrains/m³
5Low20Moderate0Today Jul 19Tomorrow Jul 20
Mugwort4 · Low
5Low0Today Jul 19Tomorrow Jul 200:0013°6:0011°12:0018°18:0019°0:0011°6:0011°12:0021°18:0021°
View detailed hourly pollen data

Detailed hour-by-hour pollen forecast for Cambridge — today and tomorrow. Pollen concentrations per allergen type for each hour.

Today — Jul 19

HourGrassMugwort
00:00155
01:00166
02:00145
03:00146
04:00146
05:00156
06:00156
07:00145
08:00145
09:00134
10:00134
11:00134
12:00134
13:00135
14:00145
15:00155
16:00155
17:00165
18:00166
19:00166
20:00166
21:00179
22:00158
23:00159

Tomorrow — Jul 20

HourGrassMugwort
00:00168
01:00199
02:00178
03:001710
04:001712
05:001113
06:001213
07:001510
08:00179
09:00158
10:00146
11:00125
12:00124
13:00114
14:00114
15:00114
16:00125
17:00125
18:00135
19:00146
20:00155
21:001710
22:001710
23:00148

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What is the pollen level in Cambridge today?

On July 19, Cambridge reaches a peak pollen risk of Moderate around 21:00, driven mainly by Grass pollen. Live levels are tracked for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Moderate
Today's peak
Moderate · 21:00
Tomorrow's peak
Moderate · 04:00
Main allergen
Grass
Temperature
18°
About the Pollen Forecast

What is a pollen forecast?

A pollen forecast predicts the concentration of airborne pollen grains (measured in grains per cubic meter) for a specific location and time. Pollen is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during their pollination seasons. Higher concentrations trigger worse allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. This forecast uses data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).

How do I check the pollen forecast today?

This page shows the live pollen levels for your location using data from CAMS via Open-Meteo. You get current pollen concentrations for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed — plus an hourly forecast chart and tomorrow's outlook. Select your allergens to see personalized risk levels.

When are pollen levels highest?

Pollen levels vary by type: tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring mornings, grass pollen peaks in late spring and summer afternoons, and weed pollen (mugwort, ragweed) peaks in late summer and fall. Warm, dry, windy days have higher pollen counts. Rain temporarily reduces airborne pollen. Check the forecast chart above for today's exact pollen trend.

How can I reduce pollen exposure?

Many people reduce pollen exposure by keeping windows closed on high-pollen days, showering after time outdoors, and using air purifiers. Check the pollen forecast before outdoor activities, and consult a healthcare provider for personal advice.

What is an allergy profile?

Your allergy profile tells us which pollen types trigger your symptoms. Different people react to different pollens — some are allergic to birch and grass, others to ragweed or olive. By selecting your allergens, you get a personalized risk assessment that only considers the pollen types relevant to you, rather than a generic overall forecast.

Pollen risk levels

None
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

Risk levels are based on approximate pollen concentration thresholds per allergen type (grains/m³):

  • Tree pollen (birch, alder): Low ≤10, Moderate ≤100, High ≤1000, Very High >1000
  • Grass & weed pollen (grass, mugwort, ragweed): Low ≤5, Moderate ≤20, High ≤50, Very High >50
  • Olive pollen: Low ≤10, Moderate ≤50, High ≤200, Very High >200

Your risk is the highest level among your selected allergens. These approximate thresholds are commonly referenced in European aeroallergen research (EAN) and clinical guidelines.