York pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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York sees birch and sycamore as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. The wider York countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when light prevailing breezes carry it toward the built-up area. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    51/100

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

    48/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in York right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in York are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in York tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in York this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in York?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in York. cypress, grass, willow, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in York?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in York? Start with birch, then sycamore. Expect birch pollen roughly from March to May, while sycamore follows on from April to June. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the York pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in York 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 York 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 York, 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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