Penzance pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Penzance is low; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. 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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In Penzance, oak and beech dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once light prevailing breezes set in. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

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

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

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

    11/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Penzance right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Penzance are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Penzance tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Penzance will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Penzance 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 Penzance?

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

When is pollen season in Penzance?
In Penzance, the pollen calendar starts with oak and rolls straight into beech. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. You'll usually see oak pollen from around April through May, with beech picking up between April and May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Penzance pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Penzance 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 Penzance 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 Penzance, 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 Penzance.

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