Catshill pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Catshill is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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In Catshill, birch and lime dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the area's changeable Atlantic weather set in. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Catshill a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    60/100

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

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Catshill right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Catshill tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Catshill 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 Catshill?

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

When is pollen season in Catshill?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Catshill, it's mostly down to birch and lime. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, with lime picking up between May and July. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Catshill pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Catshill 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 Catshill 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 Catshill, 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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