Brechin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Brechin is high; cypress and grass are high. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains high, grass declining. 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 Brechin dealing with hay fever usually point to birch and pine as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The nearby reservoir nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the inland. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    59/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    56/100

  • 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):

    High

    51/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Brechin right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Brechin are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Brechin tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Brechin will be different from today, with cypress at high levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Brechin this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Brechin?

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

When is pollen season in Brechin?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Brechin? Start with birch, then pine. Birch tends to release pollen between March and May, before pine takes over, usually April to June. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Brechin pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Brechin 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 Brechin 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 Brechin, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Brechin.

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