Kirkintilloch pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Kirkintilloch 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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Around Kirkintilloch, rowan and alder are the dominant species behind local tree pollen, with counts higher near parks than in the centre. The wider East Dunbartonshire countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when cooler northerly winds carry it toward the built-up area. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • 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

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kirkintilloch right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkintilloch are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kirkintilloch tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkintilloch this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kirkintilloch?

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

When is pollen season in Kirkintilloch?
Kirkintilloch's pollen year has two main tree culprits: rowan first, alder close behind. Expect rowan pollen roughly from May to June, and alder keeps things going from January right through to April. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
How often is the Kirkintilloch pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kirkintilloch 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 Kirkintilloch 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 Kirkintilloch, 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.)

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