Blaydon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Blaydon 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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Blaydon sees alder and birch as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. The wider Tyne and Wear countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when southwesterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. 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):

    Low

    25/100

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Blaydon right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Blaydon tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Blaydon 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 Blaydon?

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

When is pollen season in Blaydon?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Blaydon, it's mostly down to alder and birch. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, while birch follows on from March to May. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Blaydon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Blaydon 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 Blaydon 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 Blaydon, 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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