Prestwick pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Prestwick 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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Prestwick sees rowan and alder as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under easterly winds. It's a pattern shared by plenty of similarly sized towns nearby, shaped more by geography than anything unusual locally.
Today - 16 July
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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):
Low
20/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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
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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):
Low
9/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
16/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Prestwick
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Prestwick right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Prestwick are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Prestwick tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Prestwick will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Prestwick 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 Prestwick?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Prestwick. cypress are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Prestwick?
How often is the Prestwick pollen forecast updated?
The Prestwick pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Prestwick 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 Prestwick 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 Prestwick, 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Prestwick.
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