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

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

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Centred on the Glomma River city of Elverum in the Østerdalen, this municipality 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 Glomma valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the inland continental Østerdalen climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in western Norway throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    62/100

  • 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):

    Medium

    44/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    30/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Elverum kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Elverum kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Elverum kommune are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Elverum kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Elverum kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Elverum kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Elverum kommune?
Elverum kommune typically experiences a pollen season that stretches from March through August, with alder and hazel marking the early stage from March, before birch takes over with a strong peak into May. From there, grass pollen continues extending across June and July. With the sheltered, forested valley setting typical of this inland district, the local climate leaves this area with a noticeably local twist on the general pattern.
How often is the Elverum kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Elverum 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 Elverum 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 Elverum 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Elverum kommune.

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