Newton Mearns pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Newton Mearns is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, grass declining. 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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Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the area's changeable Atlantic weather. On top of that, alder and birch are the two species driving most tree pollen in Newton Mearns, especially around parks and green corridors. The relatively open, low-lying landscape lets pollen disperse readily across the area through the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • 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):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Newton Mearns right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Newton Mearns are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Newton Mearns tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Newton Mearns will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Newton Mearns 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 Newton Mearns?

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

When is pollen season in Newton Mearns?
So here's the rundown for Newton Mearns: alder pollen shows up first, then birch takes over. Grass season overlaps a lot of this too, running May through September and peaking mid-summer. Alder pollen typically runs from January to April, then birch carries on from March until May. Useful to know if you tend to feel it every spring.
How often is the Newton Mearns pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Newton Mearns 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 Newton Mearns 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 Newton Mearns, 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 Newton Mearns.

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