Stirling pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Stirling is high; mugwort is high. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high, grass at low levels. Over the following five days grass will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Stirling sees birch and rowan as the leading tree pollen contributors, with levels differing noticeably between well-vegetated suburbs and the denser core. Fields and hedgerows just outside town push grass pollen counts up noticeably once southwesterly winds set in. Seasonal peaks tend to track the wider regional pattern, tree pollen leading in spring and grass through summer.

Today - 30 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):

    High

    56/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    67/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Stirling right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Stirling are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Stirling tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Stirling will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Stirling this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Stirling?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Stirling. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Stirling?
So here's the rundown for Stirling: birch pollen shows up first, then rowan takes over. Birch gets going around March and tapers off by May, while rowan follows on from May to June. Grass pollen then stretches from May into September, with the worst of it typically landing in June and July. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Stirling pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Stirling 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 Stirling 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 Stirling, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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