Bangor pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bangor is none Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Bangor sits on the northern edge of Maine's forested interior, where the dominant vegetation is a mix of red spruce and balsam fir, paper birch, and blueberry barrens nearby, shaping the local pollen profile across the seasons. Seasonal timing here follows the broader regional pattern typical of this part of the country. Microclimates within the area can shift the timing slightly from one neighborhood to the next.

Today - 16 July

  • 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

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    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

    18/100

  • Oak (Quercus):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

  • Ragweed (Ambrosia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bangor right now?

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Bangor.

Will pollen levels change in Bangor tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bangor will be different from today, with grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bangor this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bangor?

On 16 July 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Bangor.

When is pollen season in Bangor?
Bangor's tree pollen season begins with maple and elm from March before birch and oak extends the tree season through April and May. Peak grass pollen arrives in June and July, and ragweed and mugwort keep weed pollen elevated into September. Cold winters give way to a fast, concentrated spring pollen ramp-up across the region, a defining feature of the local season.
How often is the Bangor pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bangor 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 Bangor 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 Bangor, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bangor.

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