Brierley Hill pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Brierley Hill is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Brierley Hill's parks and green spaces feature oak and plane as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The wider Dudley countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when easterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass 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

    18/100

  • 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):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brierley Hill right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Brierley Hill tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Brierley Hill will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brierley Hill this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Brierley Hill?

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

When is pollen season in Brierley Hill?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Brierley Hill, it's mostly down to oak and plane. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, before plane takes over, usually April to June. 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. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Brierley Hill pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill, 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.)

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