Dunfermline pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (25 June) pollen in Dunfermline is high; grass is high; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains medium, 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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Dunfermline's parks, including Pittencrieff Park, and the Lyne Burn corridor feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Fife farmland and the Ochil Hills foothills contribute substantial grass and tree pollen, while the wet central Scotland climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions to exposure throughout the season.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    61/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    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 - 26 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    40/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Dunfermline right now?

On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Dunfermline are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Dunfermline tomorrow?

On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Dunfermline will be different from today, with cypress at medium levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Dunfermline this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Dunfermline?

On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Dunfermline. cypress are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Dunfermline?
Dunfermline's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from February, slightly later than southern UK cities due to the cooler central Scotland climate. Birch and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The Lyne Burn valley channels airflows, while surrounding Fife farmland contributes grass exposure and the wet central Scotland climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions throughout the season.
How often is the Dunfermline pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Dunfermline.

For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app

Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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