Peterhead pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Peterhead is low; cypress, grass, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains low. 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 Peterhead, alder and birch dominate the local tree pollen picture, with parks and tree-lined residential streets offering more exposure than the compact centre. The nearby local common land adds further grass and tree pollen exposure, particularly under onshore breezes. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

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

    9/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Peterhead right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Peterhead are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Peterhead tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Peterhead this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Peterhead?

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

When is pollen season in Peterhead?
In Peterhead, the pollen calendar starts with alder and rolls straight into birch. After that, grass pollen carries the season from May through to September, with June and July normally the toughest stretch. You'll usually see alder pollen from around January through April, then birch carries on from March until May. Good to know if you're planning anything outdoors that time of year.
How often is the Peterhead pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Peterhead 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 Peterhead 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 Peterhead, 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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