Craigavon pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Craigavon 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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This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing. That's on top of birch and hazel, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Craigavon's parks and quieter streets. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the region's typical south-westerlies set in.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Craigavon right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Craigavon tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Craigavon 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 Craigavon?

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

When is pollen season in Craigavon?
Locals in Craigavon usually notice birch first, with hazel not far behind it. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, before hazel takes over, usually January to April. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Craigavon pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Craigavon 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 Craigavon 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 Craigavon, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Craigavon.

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