Petts Wood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Petts Wood is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. 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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Petts Wood's parks and green spaces feature oak and beech as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The nearby river valley adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under inland breezes from the surrounding countryside. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

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

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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):

    High

    52/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Petts Wood right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Petts Wood tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Petts Wood will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Petts Wood 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 Petts Wood?

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

When is pollen season in Petts Wood?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Petts Wood? Start with oak, then beech. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, then beech carries on from April until May. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Petts Wood pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Petts Wood 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 Petts Wood 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 Petts Wood, 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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