Lochgilphead pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Lochgilphead is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains medium. 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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Lochgilphead's parks and green spaces feature birch and pine as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The ring of orchards nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the inland. Hay fever sufferers here typically notice symptoms peaking in late spring, then again during the summer grass season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    30/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lochgilphead right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lochgilphead tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lochgilphead will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead?

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

When is pollen season in Lochgilphead?
Ask anyone with allergies in Lochgilphead and they'll tell you it's birch and pine that cause the trouble. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, and pine keeps things going from April right through to June. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Lochgilphead pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead 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 Lochgilphead, 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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