Scarborough pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Scarborough is medium; grass is medium; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass declining. Over the following five days cypress, 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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In Scarborough, oak and ash dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The wider North Yorkshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when southwesterly winds carry it toward the built-up area. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Scarborough a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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

    30/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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

    9/100

  • 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 Scarborough right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Scarborough tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?

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

When is pollen season in Scarborough?
In Scarborough, the pollen calendar starts with oak and rolls straight into ash. Oak pollen typically runs from April to May, then ash carries on from March until May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Scarborough pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough, 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.)

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