Killarney pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Killarney is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. 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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Killarney's lakeland setting beneath Macgillycuddy's Reeks features oak, ash, and native yew woodland as the main pollen sources, with exposure varying between the national park's forest and the built-up tourist-town centre.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    5/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Killarney right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Killarney tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Killarney will be different from today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Killarney this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Killarney?

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

When is pollen season in Killarney?
Killarney sits amid mountains and lakes in County Kerry, giving it a cool, lake-moderated pollen season, with birch and hazel producing a fairly typical spring bloom, while surrounding pastureland sustains Ireland's characteristic grass pollen peak, and mugwort and nettle along path edges and field margins add a gentle late-summer trickle.
How often is the Killarney pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Killarney 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 Killarney 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 Killarney, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Killarney.

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