Stanley County Durham pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Stanley County Durham is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. Over the following five days grass will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Stanley County Durham, birch and oak dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once moist Atlantic fronts set in. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 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):

    High

    64/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Stanley County Durham right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Stanley County Durham are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Stanley County Durham tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Stanley County Durham will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Stanley County Durham this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Stanley County Durham?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Stanley County Durham. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Stanley County Durham?
Stanley County Durham's pollen year has two main tree culprits: birch first, oak close behind. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, with oak picking up between April and May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Stanley County Durham pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Stanley County Durham 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 Stanley County Durham 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 Stanley County Durham, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Stanley County Durham.

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