Askam-in-Furness Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Askam-in-Furness is low; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; cypress, grass, and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 3/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 16/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Around 36% of the area near the center of Askam-in-Furness is open water, with a good deal of open grassland and some woodland. Willow is the most prominent allergenic tree nearby, with oak and alder also present. Grasses also feature strongly, alongside pigweed and plantain among the weeds. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Alder opens the pollen season in late winter. Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 10°C and willow and oak are in full flower. Grasses take over in midsummer, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into early fall. The season closes with pigweed and plantain from midsummer into mid-fall. By early winter, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Cumbria
Is pollen high in Askam-in-Furness right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Askam-in-Furness.
Will pollen levels change in Askam-in-Furness tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Askam-in-Furness will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Askam-in-Furness this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Askam-in-Furness?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Askam-in-Furness.
When is pollen season in Askam-in-Furness?
How often is the Askam-in-Furness pollen forecast updated?
The Askam-in-Furness pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Askam-in-Furness 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 Askam-in-Furness 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 Askam-in-Furness, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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