East Kilbride pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in East Kilbride is medium; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, 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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East Kilbride's parks and green spaces feature alder and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The wider South Lanarkshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when onshore breezes carry it toward the built-up area. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • 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):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in East Kilbride right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in East Kilbride are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in East Kilbride tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in East Kilbride will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride?

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

When is pollen season in East Kilbride?
In East Kilbride, the pollen calendar starts with alder and rolls straight into birch. Expect alder pollen roughly from January to April, before birch takes over, usually March to May. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the East Kilbride pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, 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 East Kilbride.

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