Bray pollen forecast — Glendalough neighborhood

Today (16 July) pollen in Glendalough, Bray is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Glendalough's glacial valley setting in the Wicklow Mountains features oak, birch, and heather moorland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the wooded valley floor and the exposed upland slopes above.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bray right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bray are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bray tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bray will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bray this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bray?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Bray. grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bray?
Set within the Wicklow Mountains beside two glacial lakes, Glendalough experiences a cool, valley-shaded pollen season, with birch and hazel producing a moderately delayed spring bloom, while the surrounding upland bog and forest keep grass pollen lighter than in lowland Ireland, and scattered mugwort and nettle along trail edges provide only a minor late-summer trace.
How often is the Bray pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bray 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 Bray 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 Bray, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Glendalough, Bray.

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