Piteå, Sweden has a high level of pollen in the air during certain times of the year. This affects people with pollen allergies.
Tree pollen is the first to appear, usually in late March or early April. It lasts for about four weeks.
Grasses and weeds produce pollen in late May and June. This pollen season is shorter, lasting around two weeks.
The total pollen season in Piteå lasts around 10 weeks. People with pollen allergies should stay indoors with windows closed during peak times.
When pollen counts are high, we suggest doing these things to help with allergies, especially on windy days when pollen is flying around.