Brighouse pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Brighouse is medium; mugwort is medium. 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 Brighouse comes mostly from oak and ash, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The surrounding hills nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the west. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

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):

    Medium

    38/100

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

    42/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brighouse right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Brighouse tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brighouse 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 Brighouse?

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

When is pollen season in Brighouse?
The tree pollen story in Brighouse is really about oak and ash, in that order. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, and ash keeps things going from March right through to May. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Brighouse pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brighouse 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 Brighouse 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 Brighouse, 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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