Thornton Heath pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Thornton Heath is low; grass is low. 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.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

Thornton Heath's parks, including Norbury Park, feature plane and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the densely built suburban streets. As part of south London, local sources dominate, while the green belt to the south and the North Downs farmland contribute additional grass and tree pollen under northerly winds throughout the season.

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):

    Low

    20/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    49/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Thornton Heath right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Thornton Heath are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Thornton Heath tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath?

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

When is pollen season in Thornton Heath?
Thornton Heath's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from late January, benefiting from London's mild urban climate. Plane and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The urban heat island of south London extends the season slightly, while the North Downs to the south contribute chalk downland grass pollen when winds blow from the north throughout the season.
How often is the Thornton Heath pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath 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 Thornton Heath, 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, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Thornton Heath.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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