Johnstone pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Johnstone 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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Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens. That's on top of alder and birch, which are the main local tree pollen sources around Johnstone's parks and quieter streets. Grass pollen from surrounding Renfrewshire fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by inland breezes from the surrounding countryside.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • 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

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Johnstone right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Johnstone tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Johnstone 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 Johnstone?

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

When is pollen season in Johnstone?
Locals in Johnstone usually notice alder first, with birch not far behind it. You'll usually see alder pollen from around January through April, while birch follows on from March to May. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Johnstone pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Johnstone 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 Johnstone 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 Johnstone, 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 Johnstone.

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