Exeter pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Exeter 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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Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under easterly winds. On top of that, oak and beech are the two species driving most tree pollen in Exeter, especially around parks and green corridors. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass 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

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    55/100

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

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Exeter right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Exeter tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Exeter this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Exeter?

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

When is pollen season in Exeter?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Exeter, it's mostly down to oak and beech. Expect oak pollen roughly from April to May, with beech picking up between April and 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 Exeter pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Exeter 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 Exeter 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 Exeter, 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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