Wallingford pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Wallingford 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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Wallingford's parks and green spaces feature oak and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the dominant maritime airflow set in. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Wallingford a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    66/100

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

    30/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wallingford right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Wallingford tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wallingford 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 Wallingford?

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

When is pollen season in Wallingford?
So here's the rundown for Wallingford: oak pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. 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. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, with birch picking up between March and May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Wallingford pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wallingford 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 Wallingford 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 Wallingford, 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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