Lichfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Lichfield is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, 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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Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once northwesterly winds off the coast set in. On top of that, sycamore and oak are the two species driving most tree pollen in Lichfield, especially around parks and green corridors. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • 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

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lichfield right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lichfield tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lichfield 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 Lichfield?

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

When is pollen season in Lichfield?
So here's the rundown for Lichfield: sycamore pollen shows up first, then oak takes over. Expect sycamore pollen roughly from April to June, with oak picking up between April and May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Lichfield pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lichfield 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 Lichfield 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 Lichfield, 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 Lichfield.

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