Wincanton pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Wincanton 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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Residents in Wincanton dealing with hay fever usually point to oak and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The stretch of open moorland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the west. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    54/100

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

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Wincanton right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Wincanton tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Wincanton 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 Wincanton?

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

When is pollen season in Wincanton?
In Wincanton, the pollen calendar starts with oak and rolls straight into birch. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Oak tends to release pollen between April and May, while birch follows on from March to May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Wincanton pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Wincanton 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 Wincanton 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 Wincanton, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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