Kirkcaldy Glenrothes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (30 August) pollen in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes 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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Kirkcaldy Glenrothes sees birch and rowan as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Surrounding Fife farmland contributes substantial grass and tree pollen, moving into town when winds blow from the the coast. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.
Today - 30 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
57/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
70/100
Air quality in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes right now?
On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes tomorrow?
On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes will be different from today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at high levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes 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 Kirkcaldy Glenrothes?
On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes. grass, willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes?
How often is the Kirkcaldy Glenrothes pollen forecast updated?
The Kirkcaldy Glenrothes pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kirkcaldy Glenrothes 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 Kirkcaldy Glenrothes 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 Kirkcaldy Glenrothes, 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 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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