Spennymoor pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Spennymoor is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort increasing. Over the following five days 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 Spennymoor dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and oak as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the prevailing Atlantic airflow. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

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

    26/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Spennymoor right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Spennymoor are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Spennymoor tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Spennymoor will be different from today, with artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Spennymoor. grass, willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Spennymoor?
Ask anyone with allergies in Spennymoor and they'll tell you it's birch and oak that cause the trouble. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, then oak carries on from April until May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Spennymoor pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor 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 Spennymoor, 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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