Tamworth pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Tamworth is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass increasing, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Tamworth sees oak and beech as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Surrounding Staffordshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the surrounding hills. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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

    23/100

  • 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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tamworth right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Tamworth tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Tamworth will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, artemisia at low levels and grass increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tamworth this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Tamworth?

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

When is pollen season in Tamworth?
Tamworth's pollen year has two main tree culprits: oak first, beech close behind. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, before beech takes over, usually April to May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Tamworth pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tamworth 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 Tamworth 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 Tamworth, 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 Tamworth.

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