Bournemouth pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bournemouth is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bournemouth sees birch and lime as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. The wider Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when easterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Bournemouth 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

    13/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bournemouth right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bournemouth tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bournemouth will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bournemouth. artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bournemouth?
In Bournemouth, the pollen calendar starts with birch and rolls straight into lime. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, with lime picking up between May and July. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Bournemouth pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bournemouth.

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