Fordham Cambridgeshire pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Fordham Cambridgeshire 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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The wider Cambridgeshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the area's changeable Atlantic weather carry it toward the built-up area. On top of that, oak and plane are the two species driving most tree pollen in Fordham Cambridgeshire, especially around parks and green corridors. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

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

    16/100

  • 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):

    Low

    18/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Fordham Cambridgeshire right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Fordham Cambridgeshire tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Fordham Cambridgeshire 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 Fordham Cambridgeshire?

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

When is pollen season in Fordham Cambridgeshire?
So here's the rundown for Fordham Cambridgeshire: oak pollen shows up first, then plane takes over. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, before plane takes over, usually April to June. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Fordham Cambridgeshire pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Fordham Cambridgeshire 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 Fordham Cambridgeshire 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 Fordham Cambridgeshire, 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 Fordham Cambridgeshire.

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