Welshpool pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Welshpool is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains medium. Over the following five days cypress, 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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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 - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    48/100

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

    36/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Welshpool right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Welshpool tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Welshpool this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Welshpool?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Welshpool. grass and cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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