Bedford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Bedford's parks and the Great Ouse River corridor feature oak and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding Bedfordshire farmland and the river meadows contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the flat, open landscape allows pollen to disperse readily across the town under prevailing southwesterly winds.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    47/100

  • 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):

    Low

    18/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    67/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bedford right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Bedford are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Bedford tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bedford this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bedford?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bedford. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bedford?
Bedford's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from late January, earlier than in northern UK cities due to the milder East Midlands climate. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Great Ouse valley and surrounding Bedfordshire farmland allow substantial grass and crop pollen to extend exposure well into August under the relatively dry regional climate.
How often is the Bedford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford, 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, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bedford.

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