Borgheim pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Borgheim is a small Vestfold village in Nøtterøy municipality on the Nøtterøy island in the Oslofjord where birch, hazel, and coastal woodland are the main local pollen sources. The Oslofjord island position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the mild coastal Vestfold climate advances the season slightly compared to inland eastern Norway and birch peaks through April and May before grass contributes through June and July and mugwort extends into September.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    14/100

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

    17/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

Air quality in Borgheim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Borgheim right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Borgheim are low. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Borgheim tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Borgheim will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Borgheim this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Borgheim?

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

When is pollen season in Borgheim?
Borgheim moves through a pollen season that is bookended by February and August, led in by alder and hazel picking up from February, with birch then climbing to its main peak which carries through May. From there, grass pollen continues through June and July. With the gentler climate typical of the inner Oslofjord region, the local climate means local conditions can matter as much as the calendar month itself.
How often is the Borgheim pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Borgheim 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 Borgheim 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 Borgheim, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Borgheim.

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