Blackburn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Blackburn is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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The belt of hedgerows nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the south. On top of that, oak and ash are the two species driving most tree pollen in Blackburn, especially around parks and green corridors. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
44/100
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
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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
46/100
Air quality in Blackburn
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Blackburn right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Blackburn are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Blackburn tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Blackburn will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Blackburn this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Blackburn?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Blackburn. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Blackburn?
How often is the Blackburn pollen forecast updated?
The Blackburn pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Blackburn 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn, 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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