Sheffield pollen forecast — Kelham Island neighborhood

Today (9 August) pollen in Kelham Island, Sheffield is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Tree pollen in Kelham Island comes mostly from oak and ash, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The wider Sheffield countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when inland breezes from the surrounding countryside carry it toward the built-up area. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Kelham Island a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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):

    Medium

    42/100

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

    33/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sheffield right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sheffield tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sheffield will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sheffield 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 Sheffield?

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

When is pollen season in Sheffield?
Kelham Island's pollen year has two main tree culprits: oak first, ash close behind. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, and ash 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. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Sheffield pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kelham Island, Sheffield.

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