Luton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Luton is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
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Luton's parks, including Wardown Park, feature oak and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up town centre. The surrounding Chiltern Hills and Bedfordshire farmland contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, with the chalk downland vegetation adding to seasonal exposure under prevailing southwesterly winds.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
34/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
16/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
57/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Luton right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Luton are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Luton tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Luton will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Luton this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Luton?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Luton. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Luton?
How often is the Luton pollen forecast updated?
The Luton pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Luton 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 Luton 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 Luton, 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, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Luton.
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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