Pollen count in Ashford

• Sunday 🤧
  Alder: 1373.8 g/m³
  Birch: 466.4 g/m³
  
• Monday 🤧
  Alder: 24.9 g/m³
  Birch: 118 g/m³
  
• Tuesday 🤧
  Alder: 22.2 g/m³
  Birch: 228.8 g/m³
  
• See our chart for an hourly overview.

• 4-Day Chart
• Annual Overview

Trees start releasing pollen in late March to early April in Ashford. This is the start of pollen season. It lasts about four weeks. Ash trees are the first to release pollen.

In late April to early May, grasses start releasing pollen. This is usually the worst time for pollen counts. Grass pollen is the most common allergen. It stays high for about six weeks.

In June, weeds like nettles and docks start releasing pollen. This is the last part of pollen season. It lasts about four weeks. Pollen counts start to get lower in July.

Pollen counts are usually highest on hot, sunny days and lowest on cool, rainy days. Pollen can travel far on windy days. That's why pollen counts can be high even if there aren't many trees or grasses around.

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Recommendations

When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.

• Wear masks if necessary
• Shower after going out
• Wear sunglasses if windy
• Close windows and doors
• Use an indoor air purifier
• Avoid wearing woolen clothes outside
• Limit outdoor activities

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