Umeå pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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

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

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

Umeå's pollen season runs from March through August, starting slightly later than southern Swedish cities due to the subarctic location. Birch peaks strongly through May and June, with Umeå experiencing some of the highest birch pollen concentrations in Sweden during the intense but brief spring peak. Grass follows through June and July. The Gulf of Bothnia position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen across the river delta city.

The Umeå 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 Umeå, 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.