Kirriemuir pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Kirriemuir's parks and green spaces feature rowan and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The wider Angus countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when inland breezes from the surrounding countryside carry it toward the built-up area. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    27/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    1/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kirriemuir right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirriemuir are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kirriemuir tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kirriemuir will be different from today, with artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir?

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

When is pollen season in Kirriemuir?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Kirriemuir, it's mostly down to rowan and alder. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Rowan tends to release pollen between May and June, and alder keeps things going from January right through to April. Worth factoring in if hay fever's ever been an issue for you here.
How often is the Kirriemuir pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir 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 Kirriemuir, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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