Bury St Edmunds pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bury St Edmunds is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Bury St Edmunds dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Suffolk farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the 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

    19/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bury St Edmunds right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bury St Edmunds tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bury St Edmunds will be similar to today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bury St Edmunds this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bury St Edmunds?

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

When is pollen season in Bury St Edmunds?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Bury St Edmunds, it's mostly down to birch and lime. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, and lime keeps things going from May right through to July. 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.
How often is the Bury St Edmunds pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds, 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 Bury St Edmunds.

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