Pollen count in Leeds
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Thursday
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Birch: 394.5 g/m³
Grass: 0.7 g/m³
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Friday
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Birch: 138.2 g/m³
Grass: 0.9 g/m³
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Saturday
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Birch: 364.6 g/m³
Grass: 2.1 g/m³
- See our chart for an hourly overview.
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In Leeds, pollen seasons start in the spring. Trees like oak, birch, and hazel release pollen in March and April. This is the first pollen season. It's not too bad, but some people get symptoms.
In May and June, grasses release pollen. This is the worst pollen season in Leeds. Many people get symptoms like sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. It's a good idea to stay indoors on windy days.
In July and August, weeds like nettle and sorrel release pollen. This is the last pollen season. It's not as bad as the grass pollen season, but some people still get symptoms.
You can check the pollen forecast on websites or apps. They tell you how much pollen is in the air each day. This helps you plan your day and stay comfortable.
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Recommendations
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.
- Wear masks if necessary
- Shower after going out
- Wear sunglasses if windy
- Close windows and doors
- Use an indoor air purifier
- Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
- Limit outdoor activities
Annual Pollen Overview
Check out this month-by-month overview of the daily average pollen count in Leeds 🌾. This data is based on previous years and serves as a guideline to help you understand when different pollen seasons typically occur in your city.
Alder | Birch | Grass | Mugwort | Olive | Ragweed | |
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Jan | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Feb | 3.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mar | 8.5 | 37.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Apr | 0.4 | 452.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 |
May | 0 | 157.8 | 42.9 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 |
Jun | 0 | 0.5 | 700.8 | 94.5 | 0 | 0 |
Jul | 0 | 0 | 284.3 | 394.3 | 0 | 0 |
Aug | 0 | 0 | 45.2 | 65.6 | 0 | 0 |
Sep | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0 | 5.3 |
Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |