Cambourne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Cambourne 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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Around Cambourne, birch and lime are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The surrounding hills nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the the coast. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • 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

    27/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cambourne right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Cambourne tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cambourne 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 Cambourne?

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

When is pollen season in Cambourne?
Pollen season in Cambourne really gets going with birch, followed not long after by lime. 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. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, while lime follows on from May to July. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Cambourne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cambourne 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 Cambourne 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 Cambourne, 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 Cambourne.

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