Romford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Romford 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under cooler northerly winds. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in Romford, 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

    13/100

  • 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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Romford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Romford tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Romford this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Romford?

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

When is pollen season in Romford?
Locals in Romford usually notice oak first, with plane not far behind it. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, and plane keeps things going from April right through to June. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Romford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Romford 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 Romford 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 Romford, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Romford.

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