Ellesmere Port pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Ellesmere Port is high; mugwort is high. 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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Residents in Ellesmere Port dealing with hay fever usually point to oak and ash as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Cheshire West and Chester farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the surrounding hills. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    61/100

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):

    High

    55/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ellesmere Port right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ellesmere Port are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Ellesmere Port tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ellesmere Port will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port?

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

When is pollen season in Ellesmere Port?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Ellesmere Port, it's mostly down to oak and ash. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, then ash carries on from March until May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Ellesmere Port pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port, 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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