Paignton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Paignton 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 Paignton dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the prevailing Atlantic airflow set in. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

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

    19/100

  • 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

    22/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Paignton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Paignton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Paignton 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 Paignton?

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

When is pollen season in Paignton?
So here's the rundown for Paignton: birch pollen shows up first, then lime takes over. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, then lime carries on from May until July. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Paignton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Paignton 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 Paignton 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 Paignton, 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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