Knaresborough pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Knaresborough is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Knaresborough's parks and green spaces feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The nearby river valley adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under prevailing westerlies. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    40/100

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

    45/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Knaresborough right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Knaresborough are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Knaresborough tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Knaresborough will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Knaresborough. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Knaresborough?
Knaresborough's pollen year has two main tree culprits: birch first, oak close behind. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, then oak carries on from April until May. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Knaresborough pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough, 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.)

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