Bodø pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Bodø is medium; grass is medium; birch and cypress are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase; birch will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team

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Bodø's exposed coastal position just above the Arctic Circle limits tree cover mainly to birch and rowan in sheltered pockets, so grass and coastal heath pollen play a larger relative role than in forested inland towns.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    Low

    8/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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 - 17 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Bodø

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Pollen and air quality along routes in Bodø

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Bodø right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Bodø are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and birch remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Bodø tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Bodø will be different from today, with grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Bodø this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Bodø?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Bodø. cypress and birch are also present but at lower levels. willow, alder, artemisia, and hazel are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Bodø?
Bodø moves through a pollen season that plays out between March and August, with alder and hazel arriving first already by March, with birch then climbing to its main peak which carries through June. Grass follows close behind through June and July. With the steep coastal mountains that shelter parts of Bodø from the worst weather, the local climate shapes a locally distinct version of the broader Norwegian pollen season.
How often is the Bodø pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Bodø 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 Bodø 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 Bodø, 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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Bodø.

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