Armagh pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Armagh is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Armagh's parks and green spaces feature birch and hazel as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the south-west. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • 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

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Armagh right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Armagh tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Armagh will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Armagh 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 Armagh?

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

When is pollen season in Armagh?
Ask anyone with allergies in Armagh and they'll tell you it's birch and hazel that cause the trouble. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. You'll usually see birch pollen from around March through May, before hazel takes over, usually January to April. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Armagh pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Armagh 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 Armagh 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 Armagh, 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 Armagh.

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