Turku pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Turku is high; mugwort is high; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - mugwort remains high, cypress declining, 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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Turku's coastal setting on the Baltic Archipelago birch and alder rank as the top tree pollen sources, with grass adding to counts into early summer. Surrounding Varsinais-Suomi boreal woodland keeps background levels elevated during the spring peak.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    32/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • 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):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    54/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Turku right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Turku tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Turku will be different from today, with artemisia at high levels and cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Turku 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 Turku?

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

When is pollen season in Turku?
In Turku, the season opens in February and builds to an intense birch peak by late spring, with grass extending exposure across early summer before easing by August. Wind off nearby water can noticeably shorten the worst of the peak.
How often is the Turku pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Turku 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 Turku 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 Turku, 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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