Batley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Batley is high; grass is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, cypress increasing. Over the following five days grass will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Batley's parks and the Spen Valley corridor feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding West Yorkshire farmland and reclaimed colliery grassland contribute substantial grass pollen, while the Calder valley setting channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the town under prevailing westerly winds throughout the season.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    54/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Batley right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Batley are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Batley tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Batley will be different from today, with grass at high levels and cypress increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Batley this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Batley?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Batley. cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Batley?
Batley's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from February, slightly later than southern UK cities due to the cooler Yorkshire climate. Birch and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Calder valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding West Yorkshire farmland contributes grass exposure and rainfall is more frequent than in southern England throughout the season.
How often is the Batley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Batley 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 Batley 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 Batley, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Batley.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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