Ballater pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Ballater is high; cypress is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. 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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Ballater's parks and green spaces feature Scots pine and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The nearby nearby reservoir adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under shifting coastal winds. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
53/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
10/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
17/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
26/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Ballater
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Ballater right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Ballater are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Ballater tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Ballater will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Ballater 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 Ballater?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Ballater. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Ballater?
How often is the Ballater pollen forecast updated?
The Ballater pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Ballater 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 Ballater 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 Ballater, 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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