Vaasa pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Vaasa is high; grass is high; cypress and mugwort are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining, mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase; grass will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Vaasa's coastal setting on the Gulf of Bothnia birch and pine lead the tree pollen count, with grass following into early summer. Pohjanmaa forest cover nearby contributes to a pronounced spring peak.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    55/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    46/100

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

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Vaasa right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Vaasa tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Vaasa will be different from today, with artemisia, cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Vaasa this week?

According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Vaasa?

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

When is pollen season in Vaasa?
The pollen year in Vaasa begins in March, peaks sharply with birch in late spring, and continues with grass into early summer, tailing off by August. Lake and coastal breezes can periodically help clear pollen during the peak weeks.
How often is the Vaasa pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Vaasa 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 Vaasa 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 Vaasa, 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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