Birmingham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Birmingham is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The wider Birmingham countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the dominant maritime airflow carry it toward the built-up area. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in Birmingham, especially around parks and green corridors. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Birmingham a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    67/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    39/100

Air quality in Birmingham

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Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Birmingham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Birmingham right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Birmingham are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Birmingham tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Birmingham will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Birmingham this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Birmingham?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Birmingham. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Birmingham?
So here's the rundown for Birmingham: oak pollen shows up first, then plane takes over. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, and plane keeps things going from April right through to June. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Birmingham pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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