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

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

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Spread along the outer Grenland coast and archipelago, Bamble opens the pollen season with hazel from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The Frierfjord and Skagerrak coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the mild coastal Telemark climate advances the season throughout this petrochemical municipality.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    19/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    8/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    50/100

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

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    57/100

Air quality in Bamble kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bamble kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Bamble kommune are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bamble kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Bamble kommune will be different from today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels and artemisia increasing

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bamble kommune this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and grass pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Bamble kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Bamble kommune?
Bamble kommune moves through a pollen season that begins in February and continues through August, with an early alder and hazel signal around February, before birch pollen takes hold most strongly continuing right through May. The season then shifts to grass pollen over June and July. With the sheltered valleys and farmland typical of this part of eastern Norway, the local climate makes the season feel a little different here than the national average suggests.
How often is the Bamble kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bamble 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 Bamble 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 Bamble 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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