Waringstown pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Waringstown is medium; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium. 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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Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the area's changeable Atlantic weather set in. On top of that, alder and birch are the two species driving most tree pollen in Waringstown, especially around parks and green corridors. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    33/100

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 Waringstown right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Waringstown tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Waringstown will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Waringstown this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Waringstown?

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

When is pollen season in Waringstown?
For Waringstown, the season kicks off with alder and then hands things over to birch. You'll usually see alder pollen from around January through April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Waringstown pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Waringstown 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 Waringstown 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 Waringstown, 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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