Billingshurst pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Billingshurst is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. 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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Billingshurst sees birch and lime as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Surrounding West Sussex farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north-west. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

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):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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

    55/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Billingshurst right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Billingshurst are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Billingshurst tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Billingshurst will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Billingshurst 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 Billingshurst?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Billingshurst. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Billingshurst?
Billingshurst's pollen year has two main tree culprits: birch first, lime close behind. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, then lime carries on from May until July. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Billingshurst pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Billingshurst 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 Billingshurst 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 Billingshurst, 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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