Overview

• The UK tree pollen season, running from late March to mid-May, is expected to surpass 2024 levels due to record warmth last spring and summer.
• The Met Office has launched an upgraded forecasting system providing localized, species-specific pollen counts to aid hay fever sufferers.
• Weather conditions such as warm temperatures (13°C to 28°C) and wind increase pollen levels, while rain and extreme heat above 28°C reduce them.
• Inland lowland regions, especially in North West England, face higher pollen counts compared to upland and coastal areas, which generally experience lower levels.
• Hay fever impacts a significant portion of the UK population, with grass pollen alone affecting 25% of sufferers, emphasizing the importance of effective forecasting and management strategies.