Musselburgh pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Musselburgh 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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Musselburgh'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. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once the prevailing Atlantic airflow set in. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    28/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Musselburgh right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Musselburgh are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Musselburgh tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Musselburgh will be similar to today, with cypress at medium levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Musselburgh. grass are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, birch, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Musselburgh?
If you're wondering when hay fever kicks off in Musselburgh, it's mostly down to birch and pine. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Birch pollen typically runs from March to May, with pine picking up between April and June. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Musselburgh pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh, 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 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Musselburgh.

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