Tayport pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Tayport 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 and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Residents in Tayport dealing with hay fever usually point to Scots pine and birch as the culprits, particularly in spring near parks and gardens. Local farmland and hedgerows nearby add meaningful grass pollen through late spring and summer, especially under the dominant maritime airflow. This mix of urban and rural influence gives Tayport a fairly typical pollen pattern for the wider region.

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

    55/100

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

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tayport right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Tayport tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tayport this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Tayport?

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

When is pollen season in Tayport?
In Tayport, the pollen calendar starts with scots pine and rolls straight into birch. Scots pine pollen typically runs from April to June, while birch follows on from March to May. Grass then takes over from May right through September, peaking around June and July for most people. Not a bad idea to stock up on antihistamines before it all kicks off.
How often is the Tayport pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tayport 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 Tayport 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 Tayport, 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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