Colwyn Bay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Colwyn Bay is medium; mugwort is medium; 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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Colwyn Bay sees alder and oak as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. The nearby the river meadows adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under moist Atlantic fronts. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    31/100

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

    20/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Colwyn Bay right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Colwyn Bay tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Colwyn Bay this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Colwyn Bay?

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

When is pollen season in Colwyn Bay?
Colwyn Bay's pollen year has two main tree culprits: birch first, oak close behind. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, while oak follows on from April to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Colwyn Bay pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay 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 Colwyn Bay, 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 Colwyn Bay.

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