Worcester pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Worcester is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing, cypress at low levels, eucalyptus at low levels, plane at low levels. Over the following five days cypress, eucalyptus, mugwort, and plane will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Worcester's Breede River valley setting features oak, fynbos, and vineyard vegetation as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the Hex River Mountain slopes and the more built-up commercial and agricultural processing corridors. The surrounding wine and fruit farmland contributes substantial grass and crop pollen, while the Breede River corridor provides locally significant riparian vegetation and the mountain fynbos contributes distinctive Cape pollen above the valley floor.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    7/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    None

    0/100

  • Nettle (Urtica):

    None

    0/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Moderate

    26/100

  • Mulberry (Morus):

    None

    0/100

  • Plane (Platanus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Nettle (Urtica):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Worcester right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Worcester are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Worcester tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Worcester will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, myrtle at low levels, platanus at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Worcester this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, myrtle, and platanus pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Worcester?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Worcester. grass, oak, urtica, cypress, morus, myrtle, and platanus are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Worcester?
Worcester's Breede River valley season opens in July with wattle and pine before oak and fynbos peak through September and October. Grass from surrounding wine and fruit farmland peaks through October and November, while the Hex River Mountain fynbos contributes distinctive Cape pollen above the valley floor and the enclosed valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions. The warm continental valley climate advances the season compared to coastal Western Cape cities.
How often is the Worcester pollen forecast updated?

The Worcester pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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