Kilmacolm pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kilmacolm is low; cypress and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort increasing. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kilmacolm sees alder and birch as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Surrounding Inverclyde farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the coast. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    27/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kilmacolm right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kilmacolm are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kilmacolm tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kilmacolm will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kilmacolm this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kilmacolm?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kilmacolm. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kilmacolm?
The tree pollen story in Kilmacolm is really about alder and birch, in that order. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Alder gets going around January and tapers off by April, then birch carries on from March until May. Worth keeping an eye on the forecast if you're sensitive.
How often is the Kilmacolm pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kilmacolm 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 Kilmacolm 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 Kilmacolm, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kilmacolm.

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