Orkney pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Currently, there is no significant pollen in Orkney.

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Orkney will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, platanus at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and platanus pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

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

Dust and dry air define the Orkney winter until acacia and eucalyptus break the pattern in August, setting up a grass-dominated October-November peak amid gold mining and processing operations. Once the plateau's summer thunderstorms establish themselves, pollen and airborne dust both settle down considerably. This mirrors the broader seasonal pattern seen across much of the Highveld region.

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

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.

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 Orkney, 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.