Air quality, pollen & UV in Helsinki
Helsinki has good air quality today (European AQI 18), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (18 km/h) and 79% humidity.
With an air quality index of 18, Helsinki today sits around the average for Finland (18). Of the 10 cities we track in Finland, Helsinki ranks 4 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (54 µg/m³). Pollen counts are low across the board right now.
Pollutant breakdownDetails
Air quality today
Good to do today?
Best time to be outside
Who should take care today
No group needs special precautions today - conditions are fine for everyone.
Pollen levels right now
| Pollen | Level | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Alder | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Birch | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Grass | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Mugwort | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Olive | None | 0 grains/m³ |
| Ragweed | None | 0 grains/m³ |
Sun & UV today
UV index by hour
Sun protection
Next days outlook
| Date | Max AQI | Max UV |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct | 22 Fair | 1 Low |
| 8 Oct | 41 Moderate | 1 Low |
| 9 Oct | 35 Fair | 1 Low |
What do these values mean?
The European Air Quality Index (EAQI) runs from good to extremely poor based on PM2.5, PM10, NO₂ and ozone. Lower is better.
Pollen is shown in grains per m³ of air and banded from none to very high. Thresholds differ per plant type and are indicative.
The UV index runs from low (0–2) to extreme (11+). From moderate (3+), wear sunscreen and seek shade around midday.
Helsinki air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Helsinki good right now?
- Helsinki has good air quality today (European AQI 18), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays dry: temperatures rise from 9°C at 08:00 to 15°C at 16:00, with light wind from the west (18 km/h) and 79% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Helsinki today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Helsinki right now.
- How often is the Helsinki air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Helsinki are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Helsinki today?
- The UV index in Helsinki peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.