Burton upon Trent pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Burton upon Trent are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Burton upon Trent will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at high levels

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

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Burton upon Trent. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

Burton upon Trent's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from late January, earlier than in northern UK cities due to the milder East Midlands climate. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Trent valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen, while surrounding Staffordshire and Derbyshire farmland extend grass pollen exposure into August under prevailing westerly winds.

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

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.

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 Burton upon Trent, 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.