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

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

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Set at the head of the Høyangerfjord arm of the Sognefjord, Høyanger opens the pollen season with hazel and alder from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The enclosed inner Sognefjord setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the western Norwegian climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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

    6/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Høyanger kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Høyanger kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Høyanger kommune are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass and artemisia remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Høyanger kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Høyanger kommune will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Høyanger kommune 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 Høyanger kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Høyanger kommune. grass and artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Høyanger kommune?
The annual pollen season around Høyanger kommune extends from April all the way through August, starting with alder and hazel pollen from about April, before birch pollen takes hold most strongly that holds through June. Grass pollen picks up next and holds through June and July. With the tundra and birch-scrub landscape surrounding Høyanger kommune, the local climate leaves its own mark on how the pollen season actually unfolds locally.
How often is the Høyanger kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Høyanger 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 Høyanger 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 Høyanger 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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