Birkeland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Birkeland is a small Agder village in Birkenes municipality in the inland Aust-Agder area where birch, hazel, and boreal woodland are the main local pollen sources. The inland Agder continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression with birch peaking through April and May before grass contributes through June and July and mugwort extends exposure into September. The relatively dry inland setting means fewer rainfall interruptions than in coastal Agder communities.

Today - 9 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):

    Medium

    43/100

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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    28/100

Air quality in Birkeland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Birkeland right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Birkeland tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Birkeland will be different from today, with artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Birkeland this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Birkeland?

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

When is pollen season in Birkeland?
Birkeland's pollen calendar runs from February through August, with an early alder and hazel signal beginning in February, before a strong birch peak sets in continuing right through May. Grass follows close behind extending across June and July. With the coastal pine and oak woodland surrounding Birkeland, the local climate shapes a season that runs a little differently than the Norwegian average.
How often is the Birkeland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Birkeland 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 Birkeland 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 Birkeland, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Birkeland.

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