Cupar pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Cupar is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort 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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Residents in Cupar dealing with hay fever usually point to alder and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. The nearby belt of hedgerows adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under the dominant maritime airflow. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    32/100

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):

    Low

    20/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Cupar right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Cupar are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Cupar tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Cupar will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Cupar this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Cupar?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Cupar. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Cupar?
In Cupar, the pollen calendar starts with alder and rolls straight into birch. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Cupar pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Cupar 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 Cupar 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 Cupar, 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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