Pollen forecast for Islington. 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 Islington, United Kingdom

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

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High14Moderate
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High21High

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
18Moderate
21 Tue
15Moderate
22 Wed
16Moderate
23 Thu
15Moderate
24 Fri
14Moderate
Mugwort
Today
48High
21 Tue
43High
22 Wed
56Very High
23 Thu
44High
24 Fri
42High

About Islington

CountryUnited Kingdom, England
TimezoneEurope/London (UTC+1)
Coordinates51.54° N, 0.10° W
Population≈ 319K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+1)

Grass14 · Moderategrains/m³
5Low20Moderate0Today Jul 20Tomorrow Jul 21
Mugwort21 · High
5Low20Moderate50High0Today Jul 20Tomorrow Jul 210:0016°6:0013°12:0019°18:0025°0:0018°6:0015°12:0020°18:0025°
View detailed hourly pollen data

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

Today — Jul 20

HourGrassMugwort
00:001432
01:001032
02:001140
03:00943
04:001043
05:001048
06:00447
07:00439
08:00530
09:00626
10:001016
11:001014
12:001211
13:001310
14:00139
15:001210
16:001111
17:001212
18:001414
19:001617
20:001820
21:001421
22:001028
23:001236

Tomorrow — Jul 21

HourGrassMugwort
00:001342
01:00943
02:001239
03:001034
04:00529
05:00424
06:00219
07:00118
08:00215
09:00311
10:00510
11:00518
12:00512
13:00912
14:00911
15:00810
16:00910
17:001011
18:001013
19:001215
20:001317
21:001423
22:001532
23:001440

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What is the pollen level in Islington today?

On July 20, Islington reaches a peak pollen risk of High around 05:00, driven mainly by Mugwort pollen. Live levels are tracked for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed.

Pollen snapshot

Now
High
Today's peak
High · 05:00
Tomorrow's peak
High · 00:00
Main allergen
Mugwort
Temperature
22°
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.