Salisbury pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Salisbury 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 Salisbury dealing with hay fever usually point to oak and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Wiltshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north. 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

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    65/100

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

    34/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Salisbury right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Salisbury tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Salisbury 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 Salisbury?

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

When is pollen season in Salisbury?
For Salisbury, the season kicks off with oak and then hands things over to birch. You'll usually see oak pollen from around April through May, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Salisbury pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury, 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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