Ayr pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Ayr is low; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Ayr dealing with hay fever usually point to alder and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The belt of hedgerows nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the the surrounding hills. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    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):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ayr right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Ayr are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Ayr tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Ayr will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ayr 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 Ayr?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Ayr. grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Ayr?
For Ayr, the season kicks off with alder and then hands things over to birch. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, while birch follows on from March to May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Ayr pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ayr 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 Ayr 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 Ayr, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Ayr.

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