Brownhills pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Brownhills is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, 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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Around Brownhills, birch and lime are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The wider Walsall countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the dominant maritime airflow 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

    24/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brownhills right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Brownhills tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brownhills 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 Brownhills?

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

When is pollen season in Brownhills?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Brownhills? Start with birch, then 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. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, with lime picking up between May and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Brownhills pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brownhills 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 Brownhills 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 Brownhills, 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 Brownhills.

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