Spalding pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Spalding 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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Spalding's parks and green spaces feature birch and lime as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The wider Lincolnshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when shifting coastal winds carry it toward the built-up area. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

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

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    64/100

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

    34/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Spalding right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Spalding tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Spalding 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 Spalding?

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

When is pollen season in Spalding?
The tree pollen story in Spalding is really about birch and lime, in that order. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, with lime picking up between May and July. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Spalding pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Spalding 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 Spalding 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 Spalding, 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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