Burnley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Burnley is high; grass is high; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Burnley's parks, including Thompson Park, and the River Calder corridor feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up town centre. The Pennine moorland to the east contributes heather and grass pollen, while frequent rainfall typical of the Lancashire Pennine fringe provides regular interruptions to exposure and exposure varies between greener areas and the built-up town centre.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    67/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    54/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Burnley right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Burnley are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Burnley tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Burnley will be different from today, with grass at high levels and cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Burnley this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Burnley?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Burnley. cypress are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Burnley?
Burnley's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from February, slightly later than southern UK cities due to the cooler, wetter Pennine climate. Birch and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Pennine moorland contributes heather pollen, while frequent Lancashire Pennine rainfall provides regular interruptions and the season ends earlier than in southern Britain.
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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Burnley.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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