Brentwood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Brentwood 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Brentwood sees oak and beech as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Surrounding Essex farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the south-west. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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

    20/100

  • 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 Brentwood right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Brentwood tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brentwood 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 Brentwood?

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

When is pollen season in Brentwood?
Pollen season in Brentwood really gets going with oak, followed not long after by beech. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, before beech takes over, usually April to May. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Brentwood pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brentwood 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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood, 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 Brentwood.

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