Manchester pollen forecast — Chorlton & Fallowfield neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Chorlton & Fallowfield, Manchester is high; mugwort is high. 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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Chorlton & Fallowfield's parks and green spaces feature rowan and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The the river meadows nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the inland. 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):

    High

    59/100

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):

    High

    57/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Manchester right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Manchester tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Manchester 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 Manchester?

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

When is pollen season in Manchester?
In Chorlton & Fallowfield, the pollen calendar starts with rowan and rolls straight into birch. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Manchester pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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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