Leeds pollen forecast — Kirkgate Market & City Centre neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Kirkgate Market & City Centre, Leeds 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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Tree pollen in Kirkgate Market & City Centre comes mostly from oak and ash, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Leeds fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by the area's changeable Atlantic weather. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

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

    30/100

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

    32/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Leeds right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Leeds tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Leeds 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 Leeds?

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

When is pollen season in Leeds?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Kirkgate Market & City Centre, it's mostly down to oak and ash. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, while ash follows on from March to May. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Leeds pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Leeds 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 Leeds 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 Leeds, 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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