Waterford North Conservation Area pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Waterford North Conservation Area is low; ragweed is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - ragweed remains low, grass at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days grass, mugwort, and ragweed will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Moisture-loving hazel and willow dominate the bank, both quick to release pollen on the wind; this sits not far from here. Woodland dominated by oak and birch, with birch a leading regional tree-pollen allergen, within easy reach. Comparable land cover in surrounding areas tends to produce a similar pollen mix overall.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    1/100

High pollen levels may trigger sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Airmine's neighbourhood estimates use satellites to map local vegetation and a statistical prediction model, updated four times daily.

Tomorrow - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    Low

    23/100

Air quality in Waterford North Conservation Area

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Waterford North Conservation Area right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Waterford North Conservation Area are low. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Waterford North Conservation Area tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Waterford North Conservation Area will be different from today, with ambrosia at low levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Waterford North Conservation Area this week?

According to the five-day outlook, ambrosia, artemisia, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Waterford North Conservation Area?

On 9 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Waterford North Conservation Area. artemisia, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Waterford North Conservation Area?
Water-edge hazel and willow are usually the first allergenic trees active here, topping out well before most other trees start releasing pollen, around February and March. Oak and birch in the woods pick up where the earlier species leave off, peaking in the heart of spring, generally April into May. Late spring brings rising grass pollen that crests in June, handing off to ragweed, which peaks from mid-August through October.
How often is the Waterford North Conservation Area pollen forecast updated?

The Waterford North Conservation Area pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Waterford North Conservation Area come from nearby or far away?

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Are pollen levels in Waterford North Conservation Area based on measurements or forecasts?

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Waterford North Conservation Area, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.

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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Waterford North Conservation Area.

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