Birmingham pollen forecast — Edgbaston neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Edgbaston, 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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Tree pollen in Edgbaston comes mostly from sycamore and oak, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under cooler northerly winds. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    63/100

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

    35/100

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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, grass and artemisia 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?
Locals in Edgbaston usually notice sycamore first, with oak not far behind it. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Expect sycamore pollen roughly from April to June, with oak picking up between April and May. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Edgbaston, Birmingham.

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