Birmingham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Birmingham is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; 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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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 - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

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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 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Birmingham are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Birmingham tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Birmingham will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Birmingham this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Birmingham?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Birmingham. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Birmingham.

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