Adlington Lancashire pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Adlington Lancashire is high; mugwort is high. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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The the wider farmland belt nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the south. On top of that, birch and oak are the two species driving most tree pollen in Adlington Lancashire, especially around parks and green corridors. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

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):

    High

    57/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    56/100

Air quality in Adlington Lancashire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Adlington Lancashire right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Adlington Lancashire are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Adlington Lancashire tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Adlington Lancashire will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Adlington Lancashire this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Adlington Lancashire?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Adlington Lancashire. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Adlington Lancashire?
The tree pollen story in Adlington Lancashire is really about birch and oak, in that order. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, while oak follows on from April to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Adlington Lancashire pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Adlington Lancashire 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 Adlington Lancashire 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 Adlington Lancashire, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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