Pitlochry pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Pitlochry is high; cypress is high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass remains medium, cypress 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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Tree pollen in Pitlochry comes mostly from birch and rowan, with parks and mature gardens standing in contrast to the more built-up centre. The wider Perth and Kinross countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the prevailing Atlantic airflow carry it toward the built-up area. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Pitlochry a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    58/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • 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

    40/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Pitlochry right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Pitlochry tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry?

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

When is pollen season in Pitlochry?
The tree pollen story in Pitlochry is really about birch and rowan, in that order. On top of that, grass pollen runs May to September and tends to hit hardest in June and July. Expect birch pollen roughly from March to May, then rowan carries on from May until June. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the Pitlochry pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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