Clonakilty pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Clonakilty's West Cork coastal setting features oak, ash, and coastal grassland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the harbourside town and the surrounding Atlantic-facing farmland.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    37/100

  • 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

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    34/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Clonakilty right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Clonakilty are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Clonakilty tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Clonakilty this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Clonakilty?

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

When is pollen season in Clonakilty?
Clonakilty sits along West Cork's scenic coastline amid dairy farmland, giving it a mild, maritime-tempered pollen season, with sea air softening the spring tree bloom, while surrounding pastureland sustains a notably long grass pollen season, and mugwort and nettle growing along coastal paths and farm margins add a gentle late-summer trace typical of the region.
How often is the Clonakilty pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty, 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 Clonakilty.

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