Kuopio pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Kuopio is high; cypress and mugwort are high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Kuopio's parks and the Lake Kallavesi corridor birch and pine 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
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
66/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
24/100
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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):
High
53/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
13/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
64/100
Air quality in Kuopio
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kuopio right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kuopio are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kuopio tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kuopio will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels, cypress at high levels, grass at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kuopio this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia, cypress, and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kuopio?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kuopio. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kuopio?
How often is the Kuopio pollen forecast updated?
The Kuopio pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kuopio 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 Kuopio 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 Kuopio, 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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