Welshpool pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Welshpool is low; grass is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Welshpool, oak and ash 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 light prevailing breezes set in. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Welshpool right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Welshpool are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Welshpool tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Welshpool will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Welshpool this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Welshpool?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Welshpool. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Welshpool?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Welshpool? Start with oak, then ash. Oak gets going around April and tapers off by May, before ash takes over, usually March to May. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Welshpool pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Welshpool 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 Welshpool 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 Welshpool, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Welshpool.

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