Bow London pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bow London 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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The wider Tower Hamlets countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when inland breezes from the surrounding countryside carry it toward the built-up area. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in Bow London, especially around parks and green corridors. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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):

    Low

    22/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    46/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bow London right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bow London tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bow London will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bow London 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 Bow London?

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

When is pollen season in Bow London?
Ask anyone with allergies in Bow London and they'll tell you it's oak and plane that cause the trouble. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, with plane picking up between April and June. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Bow London pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bow London 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 Bow London 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 Bow London, 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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