Livingston Almondvale pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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In Livingston Almondvale, Scots pine and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. Grass pollen from surrounding West Lothian fields is significant through the summer months, carried in by northwesterly winds off the coast. 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    24/100

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):

    Low

    2/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    34/100

Air quality in Livingston Almondvale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Livingston Almondvale right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Livingston Almondvale are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Livingston Almondvale tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Livingston Almondvale will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Livingston Almondvale 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 Livingston Almondvale?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Livingston Almondvale. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Livingston Almondvale?
In Livingston Almondvale, the pollen calendar starts with scots pine and rolls straight into birch. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. You'll usually see scots pine pollen from around April through June, while birch follows on from March to May. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Livingston Almondvale pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Livingston Almondvale 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 Livingston Almondvale 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 Livingston Almondvale, 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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