Lichfield pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lichfield is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. 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 - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    66/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lichfield right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lichfield are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Lichfield tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lichfield will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lichfield this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lichfield?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Lichfield. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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