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

Weekly pollen and fungal spore forecast summary

Forecast to 24th October 2025 for West Midlands:  Pollen: all pollen types very low; Spores: Moderate, with occasional High for Aspergillus/Penicillium types.

Grass Pollen Count - Low

 Pollen forecast for grass with a low green pollen count.

Grass pollen risk will remain very low or zero until next Spring.

Tree Pollen Count - Low 

 Pollen forecast for trees with a low green pollen count.

Tree pollen risk will remain very low or zero until the new year.

Fungal Spore Levels - High

 

Pollen forecast for spores with a high orange pollen count.

Aspergillus/penicillium types will generally be at a moderate risk but could rise to high risk during dry, mild and sunny weather. Leptosphaeria will rise to high in association with any rainfall. Basidiospores from mushrooms and toadstools will reach high at times, although these are a lesser allergen. Other types will be low.

Weed Pollen Count - Low

 Pollen forecast for weeds with a low green pollen count.

Weed pollen risk pollen risk will remain very low or zero until next Spring.

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