Hoo Peninsula pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Hoo Peninsula 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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Hoo Peninsula sees oak and plane as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once light prevailing breezes set in. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Hoo Peninsula a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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

    34/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hoo Peninsula right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Hoo Peninsula tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hoo Peninsula 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 Hoo Peninsula?

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

When is pollen season in Hoo Peninsula?
So here's the rundown for Hoo Peninsula: oak pollen shows up first, then plane takes over. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, and plane keeps things going from April right through to June. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Hoo Peninsula pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hoo Peninsula 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 Hoo Peninsula 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 Hoo Peninsula, 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 Hoo Peninsula.

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