University of Worcester's pollen forecast and fungal spore forecast for the UK.

Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary

Forecast to 8th August 2025 for West Midlands:  Pollen: low; Spores: Very High. 

Grass Pollen Count - Low

 Pollen forecast for grass with a low green pollen count.

Grass pollen season is in decline with only a low risk.

Tree Pollen Count - Low 

 Pollen forecast for trees with a low green pollen count.

Very low tree pollen.

Fungal Spore Levels - Very High

 

Pollen forecast for spores with a severely high red pollen count.

Peak time for various allergenic spore types: Alternaria and Cladosporium during warm, dry weather and Didymella and several other spore types during warm, humid nights.  Leptosphaeria and allies increase to high temporarily in association with any rainfall and high humidity. 

Weed Pollen Count - Moderate

 

Pollen forecast for weeds with a moderate yellow pollen count.

Nettle family pollen on the rise again, with pellitory-of-the-wall in urban areas. Mugwort will also be airborne.

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