Worcester pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Worcester is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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This mix of urban and rural influence gives Worcester a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region. That's on top of oak and beech, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Worcester's parks and quieter streets. The wider Worcestershire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when onshore breezes carry it toward the built-up area.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    56/100

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):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Worcester right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Worcester tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Worcester 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 Worcester?

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

When is pollen season in Worcester?
Worcester's pollen year has two main tree culprits: oak first, beech close behind. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, while beech follows on from April to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Worcester pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester, 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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