Milton Keynes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Milton Keynes 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.

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Milton Keynes is characterised by its extensive network of parks, linear greenways, and tree-lined boulevards, making it greener than most UK towns of similar size. Oak and ash are common throughout the grid roads and parks such as Campbell Park, contributing to relatively high urban pollen exposure. The surrounding Buckinghamshire farmland and river meadows of the Great Ouse add further grass and tree pollen across the area.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    53/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Milton Keynes right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Milton Keynes are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Milton Keynes tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Milton Keynes will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes?

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

When is pollen season in Milton Keynes?
Milton Keynes' pollen season opens with hazel and alder from late January, benefiting from the milder southeast climate. Oak and ash follow through April and May, with grass pollen peaking through June and July. The extensive parks and green corridors mean local vegetation is a significant source throughout the season, while surrounding Buckinghamshire farmland extends grass pollen exposure into August under prevailing southwesterly winds.
How often is the Milton Keynes pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes, 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, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Milton Keynes.

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