Great Wyrley pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Great Wyrley is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch. That's on top of oak and plane, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Great Wyrley's parks and quieter streets. Surrounding Staffordshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the surrounding hills.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    65/100

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

    42/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Great Wyrley right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Great Wyrley tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Great Wyrley this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Great Wyrley?

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

When is pollen season in Great Wyrley?
Ask anyone with allergies in Great Wyrley and they'll tell you it's oak and plane that cause the trouble. Expect oak pollen roughly from April to May, before plane takes over, usually April to June. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Great Wyrley pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Great Wyrley 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 Great Wyrley 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 Great Wyrley, 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 Great Wyrley.

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