Congleton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Congleton is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer. That's on top of rowan and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Congleton's parks and quieter streets. Grass pollen from surrounding Cheshire East fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by the region's typical south-westerlies.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    47/100

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

    38/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Congleton right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Congleton are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Congleton tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Congleton will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Congleton 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 Congleton?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Congleton. willow, hazel, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Congleton?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Congleton? Start with rowan, then birch. Rowan tends to release pollen between May and June, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Congleton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Congleton 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 Congleton 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 Congleton, 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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