Bangor pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Bangor is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Bangor dealing with hay fever usually point to ash and alder as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once inland breezes from the surrounding countryside set in. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 9 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):

    Medium

    29/100

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 - 10 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):

    Medium

    28/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bangor right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bangor are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Bangor tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bangor will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bangor 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 Bangor?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Bangor. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bangor?
So here's the rundown for Bangor: ash pollen shows up first, then alder takes over. You'll usually see ash pollen from around March through May, and alder keeps things going from January right through to April. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Bangor pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Bangor, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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