Kokkola pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kokkola is high; cypress and mugwort are high; grass is medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass 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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Kokkola sits on the Gulf of Bothnia coast, in the Central Ostrobothnia region; birch and willow are the leading tree pollen sources locally, and grass pollen adds to totals from local farmland and green spaces through spring. The surrounding Central Ostrobothnia countryside shapes how exposure varies across the built-up and open parts of the area, with noticeably calmer conditions once the main birch and willow peak has passed.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    74/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    29/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    68/100

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):

    Medium

    47/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

Air quality in Kokkola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kokkola right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Kokkola tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kokkola will be different from today, with cypress, grass, artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kokkola this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kokkola?

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

When is pollen season in Kokkola?
Kokkola follows a pattern typical of Central Ostrobothnia: willow and alder first, then birch and willow over the following weeks, then grass pollen into early summer, running the April-to-August window overall. the brief summer window here keeps late-season pollen minimal.
How often is the Kokkola pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kokkola 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 Kokkola 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 Kokkola, 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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