Gamvik kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Gamvik kommune is none
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) cypress at low levels, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress and mugwort will increase; grass and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | None | 0/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 1/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Occupying the Nordkinn peninsula at Norway's northernmost mainland point, Gamvik opens one of the world's most compressed and exposed pollen seasons with birch very briefly from late May. Sparse tundra grassland contributes through June, while the Barents Sea position means extremely strong onshore winds completely dominate pollen dispersal and the very limited local tundra vegetation means the season is virtually confined to June throughout.
The pollen season in Gamvik kommune gets underway in March and lasts through August, with alder and hazel marking the early stage as early as March, then birch dominates with a pronounced peak lasting through May. Grass follows close behind into the following June and July. With the glacier-fed valleys and heavy precipitation typical of this region, the local climate gives the season here a somewhat different character than nearby districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Finnmark
Is pollen high in Gamvik kommune right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Gamvik kommune.
Will pollen levels change in Gamvik kommune tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Gamvik kommune will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Gamvik kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia and cypress pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Gamvik kommune?
On 20 September 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Gamvik kommune.
When is pollen season in Gamvik kommune?
How often is the Gamvik kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Gamvik kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Gamvik 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 Gamvik 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 Gamvik 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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