Keswick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Keswick is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. Over the following five days cypress 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 the region's typical south-westerlies. On top of that, alder and birch are the two species driving most tree pollen in Keswick, especially around parks and green corridors. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Keswick 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):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    20/100

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

    20/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Keswick right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Keswick are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Keswick tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Keswick will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Keswick 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 Keswick?

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

When is pollen season in Keswick?
Ask anyone with allergies in Keswick and they'll tell you it's alder and birch that cause the trouble. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Alder tends to release pollen between January and April, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Keswick pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Keswick 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 Keswick 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 Keswick, 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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