Leybourne pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Leybourne is high; mugwort is high; grass is medium. 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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Tree pollen in Leybourne comes mostly from oak and beech, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Surrounding Kent farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the south. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • 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

    36/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Leybourne right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Leybourne tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Leybourne this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Leybourne?

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

When is pollen season in Leybourne?
So here's the rundown for Leybourne: oak pollen shows up first, then beech takes over. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, with beech picking up between April and May. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Leybourne pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Leybourne 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 Leybourne 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 Leybourne, 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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