Bishop Auckland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bishop Auckland is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing. 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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Tree pollen in Bishop Auckland comes mostly from rowan and birch, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under northwesterly winds off the coast. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

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):

    Low

    24/100

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):

    Medium

    28/100

Air quality in Bishop Auckland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bishop Auckland right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bishop Auckland are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Bishop Auckland tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bishop Auckland will be different from today, with artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bishop Auckland this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bishop Auckland?

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

When is pollen season in Bishop Auckland?
Locals in Bishop Auckland usually notice rowan first, with birch not far behind it. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, before birch takes over, usually March to May. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Bishop Auckland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland 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 Bishop Auckland, 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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