Stoke-on-Trent pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Stoke-on-Trent will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at high levels

According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

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

Stoke-on-Trent's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from February, slightly later than southern UK cities due to the cooler Midlands climate. Oak and birch follow through April and May, with grass pollen peaking through June and July. Surrounding Staffordshire farmland contributes additional exposure into August, while proximity to the Peak District means rainfall is more frequent than in southern England, providing regular interruptions throughout the season.

The Stoke-on-Trent pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

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.

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 Stoke-on-Trent, 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.