Reading pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Reading is high; mugwort is high; 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 Reading dealing with hay fever usually point to plane and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The wider Reading countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the dominant maritime airflow carry it toward the built-up area. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
25/100
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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
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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
31/100
Air quality in Reading
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Reading right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Reading are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Reading tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Reading will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Reading 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 Reading?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Reading. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Reading?
How often is the Reading pollen forecast updated?
The Reading pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading, 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.)
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