Pollen forecast for St Helens. 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 St Helens, United Kingdom

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

Current Pollen Levels

grains/m³
Grass
52050LowModerateHighVery High12Moderate
Mugwort
52050LowModerateHighVery High10Moderate

Select allergens for a personalized forecast

Pollen Outlook

grains/m³ peak
Grass
Today
29High
20 Mon
28High
21 Tue
22High
22 Wed
16Moderate
23 Thu
11Moderate
Mugwort
Today
61Very High
20 Mon
39High
21 Tue
30High
22 Wed
21High
23 Thu
13Moderate

About St Helens

CountryUnited Kingdom, England
TimezoneEurope/London (UTC+1)
Coordinates53.45° N, 2.73° W
Population≈ 183K

TodayTomorrow

Local time (GMT+1)

Grass12 · Moderategrains/m³
5Low20Moderate0Today Jul 19Tomorrow Jul 20
Mugwort10 · Moderate
5Low20Moderate50High0Today Jul 19Tomorrow Jul 200:0017°6:0014°12:0018°18:0021°0:0017°6:0016°12:0020°18:0022°
View detailed hourly pollen data

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

Today — Jul 19

HourGrassMugwort
00:002932
01:002026
02:001627
03:001227
04:00927
05:001142
06:001861
07:002049
08:001934
09:001725
10:001417
11:001313
12:001211
13:001211
14:001211
15:001210
16:001210
17:001410
18:001510
19:001610
20:001813
21:001918
22:002328
23:002327

Tomorrow — Jul 20

HourGrassMugwort
00:002828
01:002632
02:002535
03:002537
04:002637
05:002539
06:002234
07:002235
08:001223
09:00916
10:001015
11:00912
12:00912
13:00912
14:00912
15:00912
16:00912
17:00912
18:001014
19:001015
20:001117
21:001324
22:001532
23:001733

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What is the pollen level in St Helens today?

On July 19, St Helens reaches a peak pollen risk of Very High around 06:00, driven mainly by Mugwort pollen. Live levels are tracked for birch, grass, alder, mugwort, olive, and ragweed.

Pollen snapshot

Now
Moderate
Today's peak
Very High · 06:00
Tomorrow's peak
High · 05:00
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.