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 High49High
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High19Moderate

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
50High
21 Tue
24High
22 Wed
37High
23 Thu
18Moderate
Mugwort
Today
26High
21 Tue
14Moderate
22 Wed
13Moderate
23 Thu
12Moderate

About Blackburn

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

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+1)

Grass49 · Highgrains/m³
5Low20Moderate50High0Today Jul 20Tomorrow Jul 21
Mugwort19 · Moderate
5Low20Moderate0Today Jul 20Tomorrow Jul 210:0014°6:0014°12:0020°18:0021°0:0016°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
01:004919
02:004619
03:004520
04:004522
05:004526
06:004426
07:004125
08:002618
09:002112
10:00187
11:00156
12:00176
13:00175
14:00177
15:00188
16:00188
17:00208
18:00198
19:00219
20:003010
21:003311
22:003710
23:002711

Tomorrow — Jul 21

HourGrassMugwort
00:002112
01:002211
02:001710
03:001311
04:001711
05:001911
06:002012
07:001713
08:001612
09:002414
10:002110
11:001810
12:001611
13:00168
14:00146
15:00155
16:00155
17:00145
18:00145
19:00145
20:00155
21:00115
22:00126
23:0095

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What is the pollen level in Blackburn today?

On July 20, Blackburn reaches a peak pollen risk of High around 06:00, 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 · 06:00
Tomorrow's peak
High · 09:00
Main allergen
Grass
Temperature
13°
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.