Smethwick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Smethwick 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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Smethwick's parks and green spaces feature sycamore and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The patchwork of fields nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the south-west. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Smethwick a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.
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):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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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
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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
38/100
Air quality in Smethwick
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Smethwick right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Smethwick are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Smethwick tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Smethwick will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Smethwick 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 Smethwick?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Smethwick. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Smethwick?
How often is the Smethwick pollen forecast updated?
The Smethwick pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Smethwick 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 Smethwick 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 Smethwick, 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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