Bristol pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bristol 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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Tree pollen in Bristol comes mostly from oak and beech, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The wider Bristol, City of countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the prevailing Atlantic airflow carry it toward the built-up area. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

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

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    62/100

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

    44/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bristol right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bristol tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bristol 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 Bristol?

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

When is pollen season in Bristol?
Locals in Bristol usually notice oak first, with beech not far behind it. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, with beech picking up between April and May. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Bristol pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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