Forfar pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Forfar is high; mugwort is high. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Tree pollen in Forfar comes mostly from alder and birch, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under moist Atlantic fronts. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.

Today - 30 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):

    High

    56/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Forfar right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Forfar are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Forfar tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Forfar will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at high levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Forfar this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Forfar?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Forfar. grass, willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Forfar?
Want to know what triggers spring allergies in Forfar? Start with alder, then birch. Expect alder pollen roughly from January to April, with birch picking up between March and May. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Forfar pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Forfar 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 Forfar 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 Forfar, 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: 30 August 2026 at 08:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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