Shepherds Bush pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush dealing with hay fever usually point to plane and lime as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Surrounding Hammersmith and Fulham farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the coast. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

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

    22/100

  • 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

  • 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Shepherds Bush right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Shepherds Bush tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush?

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

When is pollen season in Shepherds Bush?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Shepherds Bush? Start with plane, then lime. Plane gets going around April and tapers off by June, then lime carries on from May until July. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Shepherds Bush pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush, 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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