Kirkcaldy Kinghorn pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn sees rowan and alder as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once northwesterly winds off the coast set in. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Kirkcaldy Kinghorn a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 30 August

  • 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):

    High

    51/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    69/100

Air quality in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn?
Locals in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn usually notice rowan first, with alder not far behind it. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. You'll usually see rowan pollen from around May through June, and alder keeps things going from January right through to April. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Kirkcaldy Kinghorn pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kirkcaldy Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn, 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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