Pollen forecast for Salford. 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 Salford, United Kingdom

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

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High17Moderate
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High46High

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Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
18Moderate
22 Wed
19Moderate
23 Thu
17Moderate
24 Fri
8Moderate
Mugwort
Today
82Very High
22 Wed
35High
23 Thu
57Very High
24 Fri
35High

About Salford

CountryUnited Kingdom, England
TimezoneEurope/London (UTC+1)
Coordinates53.49° N, 2.29° W
Population≈ 130K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+1)

Grass17 · Moderategrains/m³
5Low20Moderate0Today Jul 21Tomorrow Jul 22
Mugwort46 · High
5Low20Moderate50High0Today Jul 21Tomorrow Jul 220:0019°6:0016°12:0021°18:0022°0:0017°6:0015°12:0019°18:0023°
View detailed hourly pollen data

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

Today — Jul 21

HourGrassMugwort
00:001839
01:001839
02:001746
03:001550
04:001054
05:001261
06:001268
07:00982
08:001141
09:001240
10:001035
11:001125
12:001323
13:001524
14:001223
15:001023
16:00919
17:00922
18:00819
19:00826
20:00826
21:00926
22:001227
23:00825

Tomorrow — Jul 22

HourGrassMugwort
00:00726
01:00519
02:00515
03:00511
04:0049
05:00311
06:00323
07:00319
08:00519
09:00623
10:00726
11:00726
12:00826
13:00824
14:001023
15:001324
16:001622
17:001922
18:001823
19:001524
20:001425
21:001426
22:001330
23:001535

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What is the pollen level in Salford today?

On July 21, Salford reaches a peak pollen risk of Very High around 07:00, driven mainly by Mugwort pollen. Live levels are tracked for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed.

Pollen snapshot

Now
High
Today's peak
Very High · 07:00
Tomorrow's peak
High · 23:00
Main allergen
Mugwort
Temperature
17°
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.