Piteå pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Piteå is high; cypress and grass are high; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains high, grass declining. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; 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 Piteå is dominated by pine, birch, and oak, concentrated in parks and along the water's edge rather than in the city centre. Grass and crop pollen travel easily across the flat, open land bordering the Bothnian Bay coastline. The mix of urban green space and adjacent countryside gives Piteå 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):

    High

    70/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    58/100

  • 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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    62/100

  • 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 Piteå right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Piteå are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Piteå tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Piteå will be different from today, with cypress at high levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Piteå 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 Piteå?

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

When is pollen season in Piteå?
Piteå sees a delayed but intense pollen season, starting with alder in March and building to a compact birch peak by June. By early summer, grass pollen becomes the dominant driver through June and into July. The proximity to the Bothnian Bay coastline means local wind patterns can periodically disperse or concentrate pollen levels. The tail end of the season, into August, is shaped mainly by pine forest bordering the farmland around the area.
How often is the Piteå pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Piteå 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 Piteå 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 Piteå, 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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