Helsinki pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Helsinki is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort remains high. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase; mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Helsinki's boreal fringe urban landscape, anchored by Central Park and the Gulf of Finland shoreline birch and pine make up most of local tree pollen, and grass from nearby farmland extends it into early summer. Boreal forest cover across Uusimaa keeps background levels up.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
21/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
17/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
70/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
5/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
67/100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Helsinki right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Helsinki are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and cypress remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Helsinki tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Helsinki will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Helsinki this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass and cypress pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Helsinki?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Helsinki. grass and cypress are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Helsinki?
How often is the Helsinki pollen forecast updated?
The Helsinki pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Helsinki 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 Helsinki 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 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.
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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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