Årdal kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Årdal kommune is medium; cypress is medium; willow and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress, willow, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Set at the innermost Sognefjord industrial fjord head, Årdal opens the pollen season with hazel and alder from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The enclosed innermost Sognefjord and industrial valley setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the relatively dry inner fjord microclimate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in outer fjord areas throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    22/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Årdal kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Årdal kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Årdal kommune are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while willow and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Årdal kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Årdal kommune will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Årdal kommune this week?

According to the five-day outlook, willow, artemisia, and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Årdal kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Årdal kommune. willow and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. grass and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Årdal kommune?
Årdal kommune works through a pollen season that extends from March all the way through August, starting with alder and hazel pollen in March, with birch soon overtaking as the main source running through May. Grass pollen rounds out Årdal kommune's season across June and July. With the glacier-fed valleys and heavy precipitation typical of this region, the local climate gives this area its own distinct rhythm within the wider Norwegian season.
How often is the Årdal kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Årdal 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 Årdal 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 Årdal 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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