Bredbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bredbury is high; mugwort is high. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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 Bredbury comes mostly from rowan and birch, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The wider Stockport countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when easterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    54/100

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

    52/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bredbury right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bredbury tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bredbury will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bredbury 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 Bredbury?

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

When is pollen season in Bredbury?
In Bredbury, the pollen calendar starts with rowan and rolls straight into birch. You'll usually see rowan pollen from around May through June, and birch keeps things going from March right through 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 Bredbury pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bredbury 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 Bredbury 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 Bredbury, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bredbury.

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