Magherafelt pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Magherafelt 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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In Magherafelt, alder and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Mid Ulster fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by southwesterly winds. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • 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

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Magherafelt right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Magherafelt tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt?

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

When is pollen season in Magherafelt?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Magherafelt? Start with alder, then birch. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Alder pollen typically runs from January to April, with birch picking up between March and May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Magherafelt pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt 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 Magherafelt, 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.)

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