Loughborough Quorn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Loughborough Quorn is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. 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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Residents in Loughborough Quorn dealing with hay fever usually point to plane and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The local common land nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the west. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the 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):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    68/100

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

    39/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Loughborough Quorn right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Loughborough Quorn tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Loughborough Quorn this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Loughborough Quorn?

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

When is pollen season in Loughborough Quorn?
So here's the rundown for Loughborough Quorn: plane pollen shows up first, then lime takes over. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Plane pollen typically runs from April to June, while lime follows on from May to July. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Loughborough Quorn pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Loughborough Quorn 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 Loughborough Quorn 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 Loughborough Quorn, 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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