Leith pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Leith is medium; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (26 June 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.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Leith's parks, including Victoria Park, and the Water of Leith corridor feature birch and oak as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up port district. As part of Edinburgh, local sources are supplemented by pollen from the broader city's parks and woodland, while the Firth of Forth coastal position means onshore easterly winds can periodically disperse pollen across the area.
Today - 25 June
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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):
Medium
28/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
37/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
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 - 26 June
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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):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
16/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Leith right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Leith are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Leith tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Leith will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Leith this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Leith?
On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Leith. grass are also present but at lower levels. birch, hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Leith?
How often is the Leith pollen forecast updated?
The Leith pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Leith 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 Leith 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 Leith, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Leith.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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