Bearsted pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Bearsted is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Bearsted sees sycamore and oak as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once southwesterly winds set in. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
66/100
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
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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):
Medium
30/100
Air quality in Bearsted
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Bearsted right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bearsted are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Bearsted tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bearsted will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Bearsted this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Bearsted?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Bearsted. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Bearsted?
How often is the Bearsted pollen forecast updated?
The Bearsted pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Bearsted 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 Bearsted 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 Bearsted, 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.)
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