Scarborough pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Scarborough 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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Scarborough's coastal parks, including Peasholm Park, and the River Derwent headwaters corridor feature oak and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up resort centre. Surrounding North Yorkshire farmland and the North York Moors contribute substantial grass and heather pollen, while the North Sea coastal position means onshore easterly winds can periodically disperse pollen across the headland town.
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
18/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
31/100
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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
47/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
61/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Scarborough right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Scarborough are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Scarborough tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Scarborough will be different from today, with cypress, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Scarborough 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 Scarborough?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Scarborough. cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, birch, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Scarborough?
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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Scarborough.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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