Banbridge pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Banbridge is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once northwesterly winds off the coast set in. On top of that, ash and alder are the two species driving most tree pollen in Banbridge, especially around parks and green corridors. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    48/100

  • 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

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Banbridge right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Banbridge tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Banbridge 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 Banbridge?

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

When is pollen season in Banbridge?
Banbridge's pollen year has two main tree culprits: ash first, alder close behind. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Ash pollen typically runs from March to May, before alder takes over, usually January to April. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Banbridge pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Banbridge 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 Banbridge 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 Banbridge, 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 Banbridge.

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