Kungsbacka pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (30 August) pollen in Kungsbacka is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (31 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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In Kungsbacka, oak, birch, and oak growing in parks and green corridors account for most of the tree pollen exposure. Open fields near the Kattegat coast let grass and crop pollen spread widely whenever conditions are dry and breezy. Seasonal exposure in Kungsbacka therefore depends heavily on how close residents are to parks versus the denser city core.

Today - 30 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    19/100

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 - 31 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    23/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kungsbacka right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kungsbacka are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen

Will pollen levels change in Kungsbacka tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kungsbacka will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kungsbacka this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kungsbacka?

On 30 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kungsbacka. cypress, grass, willow, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kungsbacka?
Pollen arrives early in Kungsbacka, with alder and hazel already active in January ahead of a pronounced birch surge through April and May. Grass takes over from birch through the summer months of June and July. Kungsbacka's location relative to the Kattegat coast means daily pollen readings can swing with changes in wind direction. The tail end of the season, into August, is shaped mainly by oak forest bordering the farmland around the area.
How often is the Kungsbacka pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kungsbacka 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 Kungsbacka 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 Kungsbacka, 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: 30 August 2026 at 14:32 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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