Newton Stewart pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Newton Stewart is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low, cypress at low levels, grass at low levels. 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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In Newton Stewart, Scots pine and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The ring of orchards nearby is a notable secondary source, feeding pollen into town whenever the wind shifts to the north. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Newton Stewart a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.
Today - 9 August
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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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
14/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
4/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
2/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
21/100
Air quality in Newton Stewart
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Newton Stewart right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Newton Stewart are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Newton Stewart tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Newton Stewart will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Newton Stewart 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 Newton Stewart?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Newton Stewart. cypress, grass, willow, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Newton Stewart?
How often is the Newton Stewart pollen forecast updated?
The Newton Stewart pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Newton Stewart 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 Stewart 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 Stewart, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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