Limerick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Limerick is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Limerick's People's Park and the River Shannon and Abbey River corridors feature oak, ash, and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with the Clare and Tipperary hills contributing additional grass and tree pollen. Surrounding County Limerick farmland extends substantial grass pollen across the city, while the Atlantic-facing position means very frequent Irish rainfall provides regular interruptions throughout the season.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
3/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
20/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
3/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Limerick
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Limerick right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Limerick are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Limerick tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Limerick will be different from today, with grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Limerick 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 Limerick?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Limerick. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, and birch are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Limerick?
How often is the Limerick pollen forecast updated?
The Limerick pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Limerick 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 Limerick 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 Limerick, 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 Limerick.
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