Moira pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Moira 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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Moira's parks and green spaces feature alder and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. Surrounding Lisburn and Castlereagh farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the inland. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Moira a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    28/100

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

    27/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Moira right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Moira tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Moira this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Moira?

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

When is pollen season in Moira?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Moira? Start with alder, then birch. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Alder tends to release pollen between January and April, with birch picking up between March and May. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Moira pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Moira 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 Moira 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 Moira, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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