Air quality, pollen & UV in Umeå
Umeå has good air quality today (European AQI 19), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 4°C at 14:00 to 5°C at 08:00, with moderate wind from the north (23 km/h) and 90% humidity.
With an air quality index of 19, Umeå today sits around the average for Sweden (20). Of the 12 cities we track in Sweden, Umeå ranks 3 for the cleanest air. Right now the index is driven mainly by Ozone (56 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct | 24 Fair | 1 Low |
| 10 Oct | 23 Fair | 0 Low |
| 11 Oct | 26 Fair | 0 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.
Umeå air quality, pollen & UV - FAQ
- Is the air quality in Umeå good right now?
- Umeå has good air quality today (European AQI 19), with all monitored pollen types low or absent and the UV index peaking at 1 (low). The day stays rainy: temperatures rise from 4°C at 14:00 to 5°C at 08:00, with moderate wind from the north (23 km/h) and 90% humidity. Air quality is good. Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- What is the pollen forecast in Umeå today?
- All monitored pollen types are low or absent in Umeå right now.
- How often is the Umeå air quality data updated?
- Air quality and pollen for Umeå are refreshed every day from the Copernicus CAMS European model via Open-Meteo.
- How strong is the UV in Umeå today?
- The UV index in Umeå peaks at 1 (low) today. From moderate (3 or higher), use sunscreen and seek shade around midday.