Kotka pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Kotka 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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Kotka's coastal setting on the Gulf of Finland and the Kymijoki River delta birch and alder dominate the local tree pollen, and grass from nearby farmland extends exposure into early summer. The short, intense spring peak is typical of this Nordic climate.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
27/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
54/100
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
18/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
2/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
48/100
Air quality in Kotka
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kotka right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kotka are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kotka tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kotka will be different from today, with grass at low levels and artemisia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kotka 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 Kotka?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kotka. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kotka?
How often is the Kotka pollen forecast updated?
The Kotka pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kotka 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 Kotka 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 Kotka, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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