Elgin pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Elgin is high; cypress is high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, 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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Residents in Elgin dealing with hay fever usually point to rowan and alder as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the prevailing Atlantic airflow. Locals with allergies tend to plan around two peaks a year rather than one long stretch.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
53/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
44/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
39/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
30/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Elgin
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Elgin right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Elgin are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Elgin tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Elgin will be different from today, with grass at medium levels and cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Elgin 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 Elgin?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Elgin. grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Elgin?
How often is the Elgin pollen forecast updated?
The Elgin pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Elgin 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 Elgin 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin.
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