Harrogate pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Harrogate is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, 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 Harrogate, rowan and birch are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. Surrounding North Yorkshire farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the south-west. 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

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • 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

    5/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Harrogate right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Harrogate tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Harrogate will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Harrogate 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 Harrogate?

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

When is pollen season in Harrogate?
Harrogate's pollen year has two main tree culprits: rowan first, birch close behind. Rowan tends to release pollen between May and June, while birch follows on from March to May. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Harrogate pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Harrogate 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 Harrogate 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 Harrogate, 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 Harrogate.

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