Banff pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Banff is high; cypress and grass are high. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, 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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Around Banff, Scots pine and birch are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The nearby woodland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the north. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass 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
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
51/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
52/100
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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
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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):
Medium
35/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
37/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Banff
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Banff right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Banff are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Banff tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Banff will be different from today, with grass, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Banff this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Banff?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Banff. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Banff?
How often is the Banff pollen forecast updated?
The Banff pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Banff 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 Banff 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 Banff, 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 Banff.
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