Helsinki pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Helsinki are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Helsinki will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels and cypress, grass increasing

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

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Helsinki. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

In Helsinki, the season opens in February and builds to an intense birch peak by late spring, with grass extending exposure into early summer before easing by August. The short, sharp spring peak is typical of the Nordic climate's compressed growing season.

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

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.

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 Helsinki, 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.