Halifax pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Halifax is low; cypress and grass are 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Halifax's parks and green spaces feature rowan and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The nearby parkland nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the south. 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

    10/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • 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

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Halifax right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Halifax tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Halifax 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 Halifax?

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

When is pollen season in Halifax?
The tree pollen story in Halifax is really about rowan and birch, in that order. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Rowan gets going around May and tapers off by June, with birch picking up between March and May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Halifax pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Halifax 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 Halifax 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 Halifax, 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 Halifax.

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