Oldbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Oldbury is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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Around Oldbury, plane and lime are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the area's changeable Atlantic weather. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Oldbury a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    64/100

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

    37/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Oldbury right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Oldbury tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Oldbury this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Oldbury?

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

When is pollen season in Oldbury?
The tree pollen story in Oldbury is really about plane and lime, 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. Expect plane pollen roughly from April to June, before lime takes over, usually May to July. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Oldbury pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Oldbury 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 Oldbury 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 Oldbury, 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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