Aberdeen Pollen Count Shows Moderate Levels on Saturday, May 23

Aberdeen’s pollen count was moderate for tree pollen and grass pollen, and low for weed pollen, on Saturday, May 23. People checking local levels through Kleenex could use that reading to gauge conditions as hay fever season moves through spring.

Hay fever, also called a pollen allergy, is usually caused by grass pollen, though other pollens can trigger it too. The Met Office says pollen season can start as early as January and run as late as November, while the NHS says symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, especially when it is warm, humid and windy.

Aberdeen Green Spaces

Kleenex has highlighted Aberdeen’s green spaces and parks as hotspots for high pollen levels. That makes local checks more useful than a broad regional estimate, especially for people planning time outdoors on a day when tree and grass pollen were both in the moderate range.

The timing also fits the seasonal pattern the Met Office describes. Tree pollen typically appears first, from late March to mid-May, grass pollen runs from mid-May until July and has two peaks, and weed pollen covers the end of June to September.

Late March to September

The main friction for readers is the overlap. Aberdeen’s Saturday reading came as tree pollen was still present, grass pollen had already begun, and weed pollen remained low. That combination means people who react to more than one type of pollen may face symptoms before the summer peak has fully arrived.

The NHS says pollen count is at its highest when symptoms are usually worse. For anyone in Aberdeen with hay fever, the practical step is simple: check the local count before heading out, then plan around the day’s mix of tree, grass and weed pollen rather than assuming the season has already passed its worst point.