Kirkby Stephen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kirkby Stephen is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Kirkby Stephen's parks and green spaces feature alder and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the dominant maritime airflow set in. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    12/100

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):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kirkby Stephen right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkby Stephen are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kirkby Stephen tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kirkby Stephen will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkby Stephen this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kirkby Stephen?

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

When is pollen season in Kirkby Stephen?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Kirkby Stephen, it's mostly down to alder and birch. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Kirkby Stephen pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen 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 Kirkby Stephen, 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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