Pollen forecast for Blackburn. Data as of (Europe/London). Values update hourly — see this page for the current reading and hourly forecast.

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Pollen Today in Blackburn, United Kingdom

Current pollen levels, hourly forecast, allergy risk and outlook for Blackburn, United Kingdom. Grass: High · Mugwort: Moderate

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High29High
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High10Moderate

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
50High
21 Tue
21High
22 Wed
23High
23 Thu
15Moderate
24 Fri
6Moderate
Mugwort
Today
36High
21 Tue
16Moderate
22 Wed
10Moderate
23 Thu
8Moderate
24 Fri
6Moderate

About Blackburn

CountryUnited Kingdom, England
TimezoneEurope/London (UTC+1)
Coordinates53.75° N, 2.48° W
Population≈ 147K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+1)

Grass29 · Highgrains/m³
5Low20Moderate50High0Today Jul 20Tomorrow Jul 21
Mugwort10 · Moderate
5Low20Moderate0Today Jul 20Tomorrow Jul 210:0014°6:0014°12:0020°18:0020°0:0014°6:0014°12:0020°18:0020°
View detailed hourly pollen data

Detailed hour-by-hour pollen forecast for Blackburn — today and tomorrow. Pollen concentrations per allergen type for each hour.

Today — Jul 20

HourGrassMugwort
00:005020
01:004924
02:003126
03:003829
04:004535
05:004036
06:003726
07:002715
08:002011
09:00198
10:00199
11:00179
12:00198
13:00227
14:00307
15:00347
16:00368
17:00379
18:00359
19:003210
20:00319
21:002910
22:003312
23:002612

Tomorrow — Jul 21

HourGrassMugwort
00:001713
01:001214
02:001016
03:00712
04:00411
05:0036
06:00310
07:00410
08:00915
09:001913
10:002114
11:002012
12:00179
13:00166
14:00165
15:00155
16:00145
17:00146
18:00156
19:00156
20:00166
21:00135
22:0096
23:0044

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What is the pollen level in Blackburn today?

On July 20, Blackburn reaches a peak pollen risk of High around 04:00, driven mainly by Grass pollen. Live levels are tracked for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed.

Pollen snapshot

Now
High
Today's peak
High · 04:00
Tomorrow's peak
High · 10:00
Main allergen
Grass
Temperature
18°
About the Pollen Forecast

What is a pollen forecast?

A pollen forecast predicts the concentration of airborne pollen grains (measured in grains per cubic meter) for a specific location and time. Pollen is released by trees, grasses, and weeds during their pollination seasons. Higher concentrations trigger worse allergy symptoms in sensitive individuals. This forecast uses data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS).

How do I check the pollen forecast today?

This page shows the live pollen levels for your location using data from CAMS via Open-Meteo. You get current pollen concentrations for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed — plus an hourly forecast chart and tomorrow's outlook. Select your allergens to see personalized risk levels.

When are pollen levels highest?

Pollen levels vary by type: tree pollen (birch, alder) typically peaks in spring mornings, grass pollen peaks in late spring and summer afternoons, and weed pollen (mugwort, ragweed) peaks in late summer and fall. Warm, dry, windy days have higher pollen counts. Rain temporarily reduces airborne pollen. Check the forecast chart above for today's exact pollen trend.

How can I reduce pollen exposure?

Many people reduce pollen exposure by keeping windows closed on high-pollen days, showering after time outdoors, and using air purifiers. Check the pollen forecast before outdoor activities, and consult a healthcare provider for personal advice.

What is an allergy profile?

Your allergy profile tells us which pollen types trigger your symptoms. Different people react to different pollens — some are allergic to birch and grass, others to ragweed or olive. By selecting your allergens, you get a personalized risk assessment that only considers the pollen types relevant to you, rather than a generic overall forecast.

Pollen risk levels

None
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

Risk levels are based on approximate pollen concentration thresholds per allergen type (grains/m³):

  • Tree pollen (birch, alder): Low ≤10, Moderate ≤100, High ≤1000, Very High >1000
  • Grass & weed pollen (grass, mugwort, ragweed): Low ≤5, Moderate ≤20, High ≤50, Very High >50
  • Olive pollen: Low ≤10, Moderate ≤50, High ≤200, Very High >200

Your risk is the highest level among your selected allergens. These approximate thresholds are commonly referenced in European aeroallergen research (EAN) and clinical guidelines.