Grass
None
Index value 0 of 5.
Saturday 24 October Updated 16:58
No pollen in KW (Kirkwall) today.
Tomorrow stays at this level.
Tree
None
Index value 0 of 5.
Weed
None
Index value 0 of 5.
KW covers part of Highland and Eilean Siar and follows its regional pollen pattern closely.
Tree pollen here is dominated by birch and alder, with grass led by ryegrass and weeds by nettle.
Tree pollen typically peaks in late April to May. Grass counts are highest from late June to early July. A short, sharp pollen season pushed back by cool springs and wet weather.
For the wider regional view see Highland and Eilean Siar, or browse every area we cover.
Hay fever season in KW (Kirkwall)
The pollen season in KW (Kirkwall) runs from March to October. The worst months are typically May, July and August.
| Pollen | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tree pollen | Jan: none | Feb: none | Mar: low | Apr: active | May: peak | Jun: active | Jul: none | Aug: none | Sep: none | Oct: none | Nov: none | Dec: none |
| Grass pollen | Jan: none | Feb: none | Mar: none | Apr: none | May: none | Jun: active | Jul: peak | Aug: active | Sep: low | Oct: none | Nov: none | Dec: none |
| Weed pollen | Jan: none | Feb: none | Mar: none | Apr: none | May: none | Jun: none | Jul: low | Aug: peak | Sep: active | Oct: low | Nov: none | Dec: none |
- Tree pollen in KW (Kirkwall) runs from March to June. It peaks in May.
- Grass pollen in KW (Kirkwall) runs from June to September. It peaks in July.
- Weed pollen in KW (Kirkwall) runs from July to October. It peaks in August.
See the full UK pollen calendar or read when hay fever season starts and ends.