Dunmurry pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree pollen in Dunmurry comes mostly from ash and alder, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The nearby parkland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the north-west. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

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):

    Low

    4/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

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

    30/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Dunmurry right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Dunmurry are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Dunmurry tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Dunmurry will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Dunmurry 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 Dunmurry?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Dunmurry. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, cypress, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Dunmurry?
In Dunmurry, the pollen calendar starts with ash and rolls straight into alder. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Ash pollen typically runs from March to May, before alder takes over, usually January to April. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Dunmurry pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Dunmurry 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 Dunmurry 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 Dunmurry, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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