Cumnock pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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The wider East Ayrshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when moist Atlantic fronts carry it toward the built-up area. On top of that, birch and rowan are the two species driving most tree pollen in Cumnock, especially around parks and green corridors. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

Today - 9 August

  • 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

    18/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    27/100

Air quality in Cumnock

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cumnock right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cumnock are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Cumnock tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cumnock will be different from today, with artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cumnock 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 Cumnock?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Cumnock. willow, hazel, cypress, and grass are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cumnock?
Cumnock's pollen year has two main tree culprits: birch first, rowan close behind. 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. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, while rowan follows on from May to June. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Cumnock pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cumnock 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 Cumnock 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 Cumnock, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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