Linlithgow pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Linlithgow is medium; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. 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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Linlithgow'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. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under northwesterly winds off the coast. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.
Today - 16 July
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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
42/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
46/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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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
31/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
36/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Linlithgow
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Linlithgow right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Linlithgow are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Linlithgow tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Linlithgow will be similar to today, with cypress at medium levels, grass at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Linlithgow. grass are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Linlithgow?
How often is the Linlithgow pollen forecast updated?
The Linlithgow pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Linlithgow.
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