Kingussie Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Kingussie is low; mold (cladosporium) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort at low levels, mold (alternaria) at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, grass, willow, and mold (alternaria) will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 3/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Kingussie is a mix of woodland and open grassland. The allergenic tree mix nearby includes birch, alder and poplar. Grass pollen is significant here, and plantain contributes weed pollen. Grasses along roadsides, verges and open ground also add to the overall pollen load. Undergrowth, clearings and woodland edges add smaller amounts of grass and herb pollen.
Alder opens the pollen season in early spring. Birch and poplar follow in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 10°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Then come the grasses, strongest in midsummer and fading by late summer. The season closes with plantain through summer. By mid-fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Highland
Is pollen high in Kingussie right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Kingussie.
Will pollen levels change in Kingussie tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Kingussie will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kingussie this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kingussie?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Kingussie.
When is pollen season in Kingussie?
How often is the Kingussie pollen forecast updated?
The Kingussie pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kingussie 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 Kingussie 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 Kingussie, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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