Stamford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Stamford is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Stamford sees oak and birch as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the area's changeable Atlantic weather set in. 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):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • 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

    31/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Stamford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Stamford tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Stamford 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 Stamford?

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

When is pollen season in Stamford?
Stamford's pollen year has two main tree culprits: oak first, birch close behind. 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. You'll usually see oak pollen from around April through May, then birch carries on from March until May. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Stamford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Stamford 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 Stamford 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 Stamford, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Stamford.

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