Oulu pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Oulu is medium; cypress and grass are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains medium, grass declining. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Oulu's coastal setting on the Bothnian Bay 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 - 16 July
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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
49/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
41/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
13/100
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 - 17 July
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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
34/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
25/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Oulu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Oulu right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Oulu are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Oulu tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Oulu will be different from today, with cypress at medium levels and grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Oulu this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Oulu?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Oulu. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Oulu?
How often is the Oulu pollen forecast updated?
The Oulu pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Oulu 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 Oulu 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 Oulu, 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Oulu.
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