Espoo pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Espoo is high; mugwort is high; cypress is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - grass remains low, cypress declining, mugwort declining. Over the following five days grass and mugwort will increase; cypress will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Espoo's parks and the coastal woodland corridor birch and alder rank as the top tree pollen sources, with grass adding to counts into early summer. Surrounding Uusimaa boreal woodland keeps background levels elevated during the spring peak.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    53/100

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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    35/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Espoo right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Espoo are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Espoo tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Espoo will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia, cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Espoo this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Espoo?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Espoo. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Espoo?
Espoo's pollen season runs from February through August, starting later than further south and led by a strong birch peak in late spring, with grass following into early summer. The short, sharp spring peak is typical of the Nordic climate's compressed growing season.
How often is the Espoo pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Espoo 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 Espoo 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 Espoo, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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