Örnsköldsvik pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree cover in Örnsköldsvik is dominated by spruce, birch, and oak, concentrated in parks and along the water's edge rather than in the city centre. Wherever farmland meets the High Coast fjords, grass and crop pollen tend to disperse over a wide area. Örnsköldsvik shows a vegetation pattern typical of Swedish towns its size, driven by nearby countryside rather than forestry and chemical industry.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    63/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • 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

    67/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    25/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Örnsköldsvik right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Örnsköldsvik tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Örnsköldsvik this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Örnsköldsvik?

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

When is pollen season in Örnsköldsvik?
In Örnsköldsvik, the shorter northern season means alder appears from March, with birch delivering a sharp, concentrated peak into June. Grass pollen picks up the baton from birch, running through most of June and July. Sitting close to the High Coast fjords, Örnsköldsvik sees pollen counts that can rise or fall quickly with changing weather fronts. Local spruce stands and nearby agricultural land sustain the season's later stages through August.
How often is the Örnsköldsvik pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Örnsköldsvik 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 Örnsköldsvik 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 Örnsköldsvik, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Örnsköldsvik.

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