Pollen count in Canterbury

• Thursday 😐
  Birch: 36.7 g/m³
  Grass: 4.5 g/m³
  
• Friday 🙂
  Birch: 10.3 g/m³
  Grass: 3.9 g/m³
  
• Saturday 😐
  Birch: 26.4 g/m³
  Grass: 19.5 g/m³
  
• See our chart for an hourly overview.

• 4-Day Chart
• Annual Overview

In Canterbury, pollen seasons happen at different times of the year. Trees release pollen in spring, usually from late March to early May. This is the first pollen season in Canterbury.

Grasses release pollen in summer, from mid-May to July. This is the second and most important pollen season in Canterbury. Grasses release a lot of pollen, and it spreads far.

Weeds release pollen in late summer, from August to October. This is the third and final pollen season in Canterbury. Weeds release less pollen than grasses but still cause problems.

On windy days, pollen counts are higher. On rainy days, pollen counts are lower. Pollen counts are usually highest in the middle of the day.

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Recommendations

When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.

• Wear masks if necessary
• Shower after going out
• Wear sunglasses if windy
• Close windows and doors
• Use an indoor air purifier
• Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
• Limit outdoor activities

Annual Pollen Overview

Check out this month-by-month overview of the daily average pollen count in Canterbury 🌾. This data is based on previous years and serves as a guideline to help you understand when different pollen seasons typically occur in your city.

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