Watford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Watford is medium; grass is medium. 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
Watford's parks, including Cassiobury Park, and the River Colne corridor feature oak and ash as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding Hertfordshire farmland and the woodlands of the Chilterns contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the Colne valley channels airflows and concentrates pollen across the town under prevailing southwesterly winds.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
41/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
14/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
66/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Watford right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Watford are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Watford tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Watford will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Watford 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 Watford?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Watford. alder, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Watford?
How often is the Watford pollen forecast updated?
The Watford pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Watford 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 Watford 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 Watford, 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 Watford.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
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