Centre for Environmental Health and Sustainability

Pollen and Spore Counts

This page is dedicated to reporting the pollen and fungal spore levels in the East Midlands, paying particular mention to those known to be allergenic.

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This page will be updated regularly in the peak season (June/August) and as and when necessary outside these months. 

The information provided is for the interest of, and use by, the general public only. Last updated 22 July 2026.

 

 

bar chart showing low grass levels next to an image of grass

Grass pollen levels were low yesterday (21 July) Grass pollen levels are likely to stay suppressed as the dry weather continues. (22 July)

bar chart showing moderate levels of fungal spores next to an image of mushrooms
Fungal spores levels have been low to moderate (14-20 July). Alternaria is above allergenic threshold. Expect levels to rise with wet weather or harvesting activity. (17 July)
bar chart showing low weed pollen levels next to an image of nettle

Yesterday (21 July) saw low levels of nettle pollen in the air. The continued dry weather is suppressing pollen levels.  (22 July) 

bar chart showing low levels of tree pollen next to an image of a tree
Tree pollen levels remain low in Leicester as the season is coming to an end. Elder, oak, pine and yew were recorded. (27 May).

 

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