Kiruna pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kiruna are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while birch remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kiruna will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

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

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

Kiruna sees a delayed but intense pollen season, starting with alder in March and building to a compact birch peak by June. The baton passes to grass pollen by June, carrying the season through July. Kiruna's location relative to the surrounding subarctic fells means daily pollen readings can swing with changes in wind direction. Local birch stands and nearby agricultural land sustain the season's later stages through August.

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

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.

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 Kiruna, 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.