Ballymena pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Ballymena is high; mugwort is high; grass is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high. Over the following five days grass will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Around Ballymena, alder and birch are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Surrounding Mid and East Antrim farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north-west. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    64/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ballymena right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ballymena are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Ballymena tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ballymena will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ballymena this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ballymena?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Ballymena. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Ballymena?
So here's the rundown for Ballymena: alder pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, while birch follows on from March to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Ballymena pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ballymena 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 Ballymena 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 Ballymena, 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: 30 August 2026 at 20:26 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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