Southport pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Southport is high; grass is high; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Southport's coastal parks, including Hesketh Park, and the Marine Lake corridor feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up resort centre. Surrounding Lancashire farmland and the flat lowland landscape of the Sefton coast contribute substantial grass pollen, while onshore westerly winds from the Irish Sea can periodically disperse urban pollen.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Southport right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Southport are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Southport tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Southport will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Southport this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Southport?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Southport. cypress are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Southport?
Southport's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from February, slightly later than southern UK cities due to the cooler northwest climate. Birch and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Irish Sea coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while surrounding Lancashire farmland contributes additional grass exposure and frequent northwest rainfall provides regular interruptions.
How often is the Southport pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Southport 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 Southport 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 Southport, 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, 09:00 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Southport.

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