Borlänge pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Borlänge is medium; cypress and grass are medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Borlänge relies on pine, birch, and oak in its parks and green belts as the principal tree pollen sources. Surrounding farmland and open countryside around the Dalälven river allow grass and crop pollen to disperse readily across the area. The mix of urban green space and adjacent countryside gives Borlänge a fairly typical Swedish vegetation profile for its region.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Borlänge right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Borlänge are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Borlänge tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Borlänge will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Borlänge this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Borlänge?

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Borlänge. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. alder, birch, hazel, and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Borlänge?
The pollen calendar in Borlänge starts in February with alder, followed by a strong birch peak in May. June and July then belong to grass pollen, which builds steadily as birch fades. The influence of the Dalälven river on local airflow is one of the more noticeable factors shaping short-term pollen swings in Borlänge. Steel and paper manufacturing in the area matters little for pollen; it is the pine forest and farmland belt that extends the season.
How often is the Borlänge pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Borlänge 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 Borlänge 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 Borlänge, 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.)

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