St Andrews pollen forecast — St Andrews Links Trust – Old Course neighborhood
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in St Andrews Links Trust – Old Course, St Andrews is none
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; cypress, grass, and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Dundee's parks and green spaces feature alder and birch as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these greener areas and the more built-up town centre. The wider Dundee City countryside supplies additional tree and grass pollen, particularly when the prevailing Atlantic airflow carry it toward the built-up area. Overall exposure follows the broader regional trend, moderated somewhat by the town's parks and gardens.
Dundee's pollen year has two main tree culprits: alder first, birch close behind. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Alder pollen typically runs from January to April, and birch keeps things going from March right through to May. Something to plan around if pollen usually gets to you.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Fife
Is pollen high in St Andrews right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in St Andrews.
Will pollen levels change in St Andrews tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in St Andrews will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in St Andrews this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in St Andrews?
On 20 September 2026, there are no significant pollen types in St Andrews.
When is pollen season in St Andrews?
How often is the St Andrews pollen forecast updated?
The St Andrews pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in St Andrews 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 St Andrews 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 St Andrews, 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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