Poynton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Poynton is high; mugwort is high. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Poynton, rowan and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Cheshire East fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by prevailing westerlies. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    52/100

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

    46/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Poynton right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Poynton are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Poynton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Poynton 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 Poynton?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Poynton. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Poynton?
So here's the rundown for Poynton: rowan pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. You'll usually see rowan pollen from around May through June, while birch follows on from March to May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Poynton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Poynton 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 Poynton 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 Poynton, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Poynton.

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