Leith pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Leith is medium; mugwort is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Tree pollen in Leith comes mostly from birch and rowan, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Grass pollen from surrounding Edinburgh, City of fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by the dominant maritime airflow. This combination means residents feel both urban and rural pollen sources depending on which way the wind's blowing.
Today - 9 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
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
29/100
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
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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):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
36/100
Air quality in Leith
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Leith right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Leith are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Leith tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Leith will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Leith this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Leith?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Leith. cypress, grass, willow, and hazel 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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