Moretonhampstead pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Residents in Moretonhampstead dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Grass pollen from surrounding Devon fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by light prevailing breezes. 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):

    Low

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    42/100

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):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Moretonhampstead right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Moretonhampstead are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Moretonhampstead tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Moretonhampstead 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 Moretonhampstead?

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

When is pollen season in Moretonhampstead?
For Moretonhampstead, the season kicks off with birch and then hands things over to lime. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, while lime follows on from May to July. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Moretonhampstead pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Moretonhampstead 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 Moretonhampstead 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 Moretonhampstead, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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