Hudiksvall pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Hudiksvall's tree pollen comes mainly from spruce, birch, and oak growing in parks and along residential streets rather than the compact centre. Open fields near the Bothnian Sea archipelago let grass and crop pollen spread widely whenever conditions are dry and breezy. Forestry and light industry plays little role in vegetation-driven pollen here, which is shaped instead by the surrounding countryside.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    61/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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):

    High

    60/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hudiksvall right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Hudiksvall are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Hudiksvall tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Hudiksvall will be similar to today, with cypress at high levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hudiksvall this week?

According to the five-day outlook, grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while cypress and artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Hudiksvall?

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

When is pollen season in Hudiksvall?
Hudiksvall's pollen season is compressed, running from March through September, with alder and birch arriving later than in southern Sweden but peaking more intensely over a shorter window. From June onward, grass overtakes birch as the main pollen source for several weeks. Air moving across the Bothnian Sea archipelago periodically clears or concentrates pollen depending on which way the wind is blowing. Forestry and light industry activity in the area has little direct bearing on pollen levels, which instead track the regional spruce and farmland cover.
How often is the Hudiksvall pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hudiksvall 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 Hudiksvall 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 Hudiksvall, 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 Hudiksvall.

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