Bradford pollen forecast — Lister Park & City Centre neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Lister Park & City Centre, Bradford 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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Residents in Lister Park & City Centre dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and oak as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The wider Bradford countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when southwesterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

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

    38/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bradford right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bradford are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Bradford tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bradford will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bradford 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 Bradford?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Bradford. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bradford?
Ask anyone with allergies in Lister Park & City Centre and they'll tell you it's birch and oak that cause the trouble. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, while oak follows on from April to May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Bradford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bradford 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 Bradford 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 Bradford, 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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