Kuopio Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Kuopio is low; mold (cladosporium) is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 2/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 3/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Kuopio is mostly built-up land, with a good deal of woodland. Close to standing water, lakeside trees such as willow, poplar and alder contribute to what is in the air. Common allergenic trees nearby include birch, alder and willow. Beyond the trees, grasses matter a great deal, and mugwort and plantain are the main weed sources.
Alder opens the pollen season in mid-spring. Birch and willow follow in late spring, as temperatures climb to around 10°C, and tree pollen reaches its peak. Grasses take over in early summer and keep pollen in the air into late summer. The season closes with mugwort and plantain from midsummer into early fall. Warm, damp weather through summer also raises mold spore levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Pohjois-Savo
Is pollen high in Kuopio right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Kuopio.
Will pollen levels change in Kuopio tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Kuopio will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kuopio this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kuopio?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Kuopio.
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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