Shirebrook pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Shirebrook is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season. That's on top of alder and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Shirebrook's parks and quieter streets. Grass pollen from surrounding Derbyshire fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by the area's changeable Atlantic weather.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    60/100

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 Shirebrook right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Shirebrook tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Shirebrook this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Shirebrook?

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

When is pollen season in Shirebrook?
For Shirebrook, the season kicks off with alder and then hands things over to birch. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, with birch picking up between March and May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Shirebrook pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook 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 Shirebrook, 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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