Ardrossan pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Ardrossan is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Ardrossan dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and rowan as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The coastal fringe nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the inland. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass 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):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    Low

    7/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    32/100

Air quality in Ardrossan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ardrossan right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ardrossan are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Ardrossan tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ardrossan will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ardrossan this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Ardrossan?

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

When is pollen season in Ardrossan?
Pollen season in Ardrossan really gets going with birch, followed not long after by rowan. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, then rowan carries on from May until June. Then grass pollen takes the baton from May all the way to September, usually peaking in June and July — that's when most people really feel it. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Ardrossan pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan, 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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