Westwood pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Westwood is high; ragweed is high; grass is moderate; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass and ragweed will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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At Westwood, here, near this part of town, a waterway supports hazel and willow along its bank, both strongly allergenic wind-pollinated species. Woodland dominated by oak and birch, with birch a leading regional tree-pollen allergen; this sits in the vicinity. As with most local readings, actual levels can vary somewhat with short-term weather swings.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    42/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Moderate

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    67/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Westwood right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Westwood are high. Ambrosia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Westwood tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Westwood will be similar to today, with ambrosia at high levels, artemisia at low levels, grass at moderate levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Westwood this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Westwood?

On 30 August 2026, Ambrosia is the dominant pollen source in Westwood. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Westwood?
For Westwood, oak and birch in the woods pick up where the earlier species leave off, topping out in the April-to-May stretch. As spring turns to summer, grass pollen rises toward its June high, then yields to ragweed, the dominant late-summer and fall allergen through October. Exact peak dates shift by a few weeks year to year depending on temperature and rainfall.
How often is the Westwood pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Westwood 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 Westwood 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 Westwood, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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