South Queensferry pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in South Queensferry is medium; mugwort is medium. 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 South Queensferry 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 inland breezes from the surrounding countryside set in. This mix of urban and rural influence gives South Queensferry a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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):

    Medium

    31/100

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):

    Medium

    34/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in South Queensferry right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in South Queensferry are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in South Queensferry tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in South Queensferry will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry?

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

When is pollen season in South Queensferry?
Ask anyone with allergies in South Queensferry and they'll tell you it's rowan and alder that cause the trouble. Don't forget grass, either — it runs May to September and usually causes the most trouble in June and July. You'll usually see rowan pollen from around May through June, then alder carries on from January until April. Handy to bear in mind before booking that garden party.
How often is the South Queensferry pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry, 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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