Somercotes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Somercotes 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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Grass pollen from surrounding Derbyshire fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by inland breezes from the surrounding countryside. On top of that, rowan and birch are the two species driving most tree pollen in Somercotes, especially around parks and green corridors. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    55/100

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 Somercotes right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Somercotes tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Somercotes this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Somercotes?

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

When is pollen season in Somercotes?
Ask anyone with allergies in Somercotes and they'll tell you it's rowan and birch that cause the trouble. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, while birch follows on from March to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Somercotes pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Somercotes 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 Somercotes 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 Somercotes, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Somercotes.

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