Newport Isle of Wight pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Newport Isle of Wight is medium; mugwort is medium; 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 Newport Isle of Wight dealing with hay fever usually point to oak and beech as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once cooler northerly winds set in. 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

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    48/100

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

    22/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Newport Isle of Wight right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Newport Isle of Wight are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Newport Isle of Wight tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Newport Isle of Wight will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Newport Isle of Wight 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 Newport Isle of Wight?

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

When is pollen season in Newport Isle of Wight?
The tree pollen story in Newport Isle of Wight is really about oak and beech, in that order. 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. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, and beech keeps things going from April right through to May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Newport Isle of Wight pollen forecast updated?

The Newport Isle of Wight pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Does pollen in Newport Isle of Wight 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 Newport Isle of Wight 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 Newport Isle of Wight, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Newport Isle of Wight.

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