Anstruther pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Anstruther is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. 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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Tree pollen in Anstruther comes mostly from Scots pine and birch, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Surrounding Fife farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the north-west. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

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):

    Low

    20/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Anstruther right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Anstruther are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Anstruther tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Anstruther 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 Anstruther?

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

When is pollen season in Anstruther?
The tree pollen story in Anstruther is really about scots pine and birch, in that order. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Expect scots pine pollen roughly from April to June, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Anstruther pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Anstruther 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 Anstruther 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 Anstruther, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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