North Berwick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree pollen in North Berwick comes mostly from rowan and alder, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once northwesterly winds off the coast set in. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    25/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in North Berwick right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in North Berwick tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in North Berwick will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in North Berwick 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 North Berwick?

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

When is pollen season in North Berwick?
Locals in North Berwick usually notice rowan first, with alder not far behind it. Rowan pollen typically runs from May to June, then alder carries on from January until April. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the North Berwick pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in North Berwick 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 North Berwick 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 North Berwick, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for North Berwick.

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