Bungay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bungay is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Bungay dealing with hay fever usually point to oak and beech as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the area's changeable Atlantic weather. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    53/100

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 Bungay right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Bungay tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bungay this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bungay?

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

When is pollen season in Bungay?
So here's the rundown for Bungay: oak pollen shows up first, then beech takes over. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, before beech takes over, usually April to May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Bungay pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bungay 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 Bungay 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 Bungay, 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 Bungay.

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