Sandviken pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Most tree pollen in Sandviken traces back to spruce, birch, and oak stands in parks rather than the built-up centre. The rural land surrounding surrounding Gästrikland forest means grass and crop pollen reach the built-up area with little obstruction. Whether someone lives near a park or in the built-up centre of Sandviken makes more difference to pollen exposure than steel manufacturing.

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):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Sandviken

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sandviken right now?

On 30 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sandviken are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Sandviken tomorrow?

On 31 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sandviken will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sandviken this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sandviken?

On 30 August 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Sandviken. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. willow, hazel, and cypress are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Sandviken?
In Sandviken, alder gets the pollen season underway in February, with birch building to its main peak by May. June and July then belong to grass pollen, which builds steadily as birch fades. Surrounding Gästrikland forest shapes the local pollen dynamics, with prevailing winds off this area able to shift concentrations day to day. Steel manufacturing activity in the area has little direct bearing on pollen levels, which instead track the regional spruce and farmland cover.
How often is the Sandviken pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sandviken 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 Sandviken 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 Sandviken, 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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