Glasgow pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Glasgow 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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Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer. That's on top of rowan and alder, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Glasgow's parks and quieter streets. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under cooler northerly winds.

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

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Glasgow right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Glasgow are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Glasgow tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Glasgow this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Glasgow?

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

When is pollen season in Glasgow?
Locals in Glasgow usually notice rowan first, with alder not far behind it. Rowan pollen typically runs from May to June, before alder takes over, usually January to April. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Glasgow pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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