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

Today (25 June) pollen in East Kilbride is high; grass is high; cypress is medium. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - grass remains high, cypress 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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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

East Kilbride's parks and the Rotten Calder River corridor feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up new town centre. Surrounding Lanarkshire farmland and the Eaglesham Moor contribute substantial grass and heather pollen, while the elevated South Lanarkshire setting means the season begins slightly later than in lower-lying Scottish cities.

Today - 25 June

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    50/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • 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):

    Low

    16/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    54/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in East Kilbride right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in East Kilbride tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride?

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

When is pollen season in East Kilbride?
East Kilbride's pollen season opens with hazel and alder from February, slightly later than southern UK cities due to the cooler, wetter South Lanarkshire climate. Birch and oak follow through April and May, with grass peaking through June and July. The elevated setting means the season begins slightly later than in Glasgow, while frequent Scottish rainfall provides regular interruptions throughout the season.
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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for East Kilbride.

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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