Barrhead Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Barrhead is low; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will decrease; cypress, grass, and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 2/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 8/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 4/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 11/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The heart of Barrhead is surrounded mainly by built-up land, which covers around 51% of the nearby area, with a good deal of woodland and some open grassland. Maple, birch and alder are among the allergenic trees nearby. Grasses and weeds such as plantain and pigweed round out the local mix.
Alder opens the pollen season in late winter. Tree pollen peaks in mid-spring, when the weather warms to around 5°C and maple and birch are in full flower. Then come the grasses, strongest in midsummer and fading by late summer. Plantain and pigweed bring a final peak from late spring into late summer. By late fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in East Renfrewshire
Is pollen high in Barrhead right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Barrhead.
Will pollen levels change in Barrhead tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Barrhead will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Barrhead this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Barrhead?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Barrhead.
When is pollen season in Barrhead?
How often is the Barrhead pollen forecast updated?
The Barrhead pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Barrhead 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 Barrhead 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 Barrhead, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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