Balsfjord kommune Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Balsfjord kommune is none.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (cladosporium) will increase; cypress, grass, willow, mugwort, and mold (alternaria) will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The center of Balsfjord kommune is mostly tundra, with some open grassland. Most pollen here is carried in on the wind from vegetation further away. Roadside verges and patches of open ground provide further room for grasses and weeds.
Grasses take over in midsummer, with temperatures around 10°C, and their pollen lingers into late summer. By early fall, as temperatures fall to around 5°C, pollen levels are low again. Day to day, sunshine and wind lift the counts, while a spell of rain can bring them down sharply. Between late fall and the first tree flowering, pollen levels stay low, with midwinter usually the quietest time.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Troms
Is pollen high in Balsfjord kommune right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Balsfjord kommune.
Will pollen levels change in Balsfjord kommune tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Balsfjord kommune will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Balsfjord kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Balsfjord kommune?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Balsfjord kommune.
When is pollen season in Balsfjord kommune?
How often is the Balsfjord kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Balsfjord kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Balsfjord 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 Balsfjord 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 Balsfjord 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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