Brecon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Brecon is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Grass pollen from surrounding Powys fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by onshore breezes. On top of that, ash and hazel are the two species driving most tree pollen in Brecon, especially around parks and green corridors. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    36/100

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):

    Low

    22/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brecon right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Brecon are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Brecon tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brecon 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 Brecon?

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

When is pollen season in Brecon?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Brecon? Start with ash, then hazel. 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. Ash pollen typically runs from March to May, before hazel takes over, usually January to April. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Brecon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brecon 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 Brecon 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 Brecon, 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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