Connah's Quay pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Connah's Quay 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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Connah's Quay's parks and green spaces feature ash and hazel as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the region's typical south-westerlies. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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

    1/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Connah's Quay right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Connah's Quay tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Connah's Quay will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Connah's Quay 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 Connah's Quay?

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

When is pollen season in Connah's Quay?
In Connah's Quay, the pollen calendar starts with ash and rolls straight into hazel. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Ash pollen typically runs from March to May, with hazel picking up between January and April. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Connah's Quay pollen forecast updated?

The Connah's Quay pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Connah's Quay 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 Connah's Quay 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 Connah's Quay, 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.)

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