Ystad pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Tree cover in Ystad is dominated by beech, birch, and oak, concentrated in parks and along the water's edge rather than in the city centre. The rural land surrounding the Baltic shoreline means grass and crop pollen reach the built-up area with little obstruction. Ystad shows a vegetation pattern typical of Swedish towns its size, driven by nearby countryside rather than ferry traffic and fishing.

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):

    High

    59/100

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):

    High

    56/100

Air quality in Ystad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Ystad right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Ystad tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Ystad 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 Ystad?

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

When is pollen season in Ystad?
In Ystad, the pollen calendar begins as early as January with alder and hazel, giving way to an intense birch peak across April and May. By early summer, grass pollen becomes the dominant driver through June and into July. Because of its position near the Baltic shoreline, Ystad experiences pollen dispersal patterns that shift with the local wind direction. The regional mix of beech forest and farmland means pollen rarely disappears abruptly, tapering instead through August.
How often is the Ystad pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Ystad 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 Ystad 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 Ystad, 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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