Pontefract Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (11 October) pollen in Pontefract is moderate; mold (cladosporium) is moderate; mold (alternaria) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (12 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) declining, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mugwort will decrease; grass and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 13/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Moderate | 27/100 |
Tomorrow - 12 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 6/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 14/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Pontefract is surrounded mainly by built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. So much tree cover makes trees an important source of pollen locally. Grass pollen is plentiful, while plantain leads among the weeds. Locally, street trees, parks and lawns are the main sources in the built-up parts.
Flowering trees bring the first pollen of the year in mid-spring. Grasses take over in midsummer, with temperatures around 15°C, and their pollen lingers into late summer. Plantain brings a final peak from late spring into late summer. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Wakefield
Is pollen high in Pontefract right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Pontefract.
Will pollen levels change in Pontefract tomorrow?
On 12 October 2026, pollen conditions in Pontefract will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Pontefract this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Pontefract?
On 11 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Pontefract.
When is pollen season in Pontefract?
How often is the Pontefract pollen forecast updated?
The Pontefract pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Pontefract 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 Pontefract 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 Pontefract, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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