Alta kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Alta kommune is high; cypress and mugwort are high; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Spread across the Alta fjord and highland of western Finnmark, Alta opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through late May and June. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July, while the fjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen and the subarctic continental Finnmark climate produces a compressed but sometimes intense seasonal progression throughout this Finnmark regional centre.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
64/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
10/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
65/100
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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
36/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Medium
40/100
Air quality in Alta kommune
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Alta kommune right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Alta kommune are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Alta kommune tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Alta kommune will be different from today, with artemisia, cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Alta kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Alta kommune?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Alta kommune. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Alta kommune?
How often is the Alta kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Alta kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Alta kommune 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 Alta kommune 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 Alta kommune, 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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