Wolverhampton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Residents in Wolverhampton dealing with hay fever usually point to sycamore and oak as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The nearby nearby parkland adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under the area's changeable Atlantic weather. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

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

    11/100

  • 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):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wolverhampton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Wolverhampton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wolverhampton this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Wolverhampton?

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

When is pollen season in Wolverhampton?
In Wolverhampton, the pollen calendar starts with sycamore and rolls straight into oak. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Sycamore tends to release pollen between April and June, and oak keeps things going from April right through to May. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Wolverhampton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Wolverhampton.

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