Scarborough pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Near Scarborough, hazel and willow line a nearby stream, a classic early source of allergenic pollen. Around Scarborough, tree cover in the local woodland leans on oak and birch, key spring pollen drivers. In Scarborough, a local park keeps grass and ragweed counts ticking over with regularly mown lawns.

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):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    59/100

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):

    Low

    16/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    High

    57/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Scarborough right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Scarborough tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Scarborough this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Scarborough?

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

When is pollen season in Scarborough?
Near the water, hazel and willow release pollen first, peaking around February or March. As spring advances, oak and birch pollen rises, peaking in April or May. Grass pollen peaks in June as spring ends. Ragweed carries the season from mid-August into October.
How often is the Scarborough pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Scarborough.

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