Harrogate pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Harrogate is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress increasing, grass increasing. Over the following five days grass will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Harrogate's parks, including Valley Gardens, and the River Nidd corridor feature oak and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up spa town centre. Surrounding North Yorkshire farmland and the Nidderdale moorland contribute substantial grass and heather pollen, while the elevated Pennine fringe setting means rainfall is more frequent than in southern England throughout the season.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
11/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
42/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
35/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
68/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Harrogate right now?
On 25 June 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 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Harrogate will be different from today, with cypress, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Harrogate this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Harrogate?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Harrogate. cypress are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Harrogate?
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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Harrogate.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
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