Burnley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree pollen in Burnley comes mostly from alder and birch, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the area's changeable Atlantic weather set in. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Burnley right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Burnley are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Burnley tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Burnley this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Burnley?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Burnley. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Burnley?
So here's the rundown for Burnley: alder pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Alder pollen typically runs from January to April, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Burnley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Burnley 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 Burnley 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 Burnley, 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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