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

Today (9 August) pollen in Hasvik kommune is medium; cypress is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress 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 on the Sørøya island of western Finnmark, Hasvik opens the pollen season with birch from late May before coastal grassland contributes briefly through June and July. The Barents Sea island position means strong onshore winds very frequently disperse pollen, while the subarctic oceanic climate produces an extremely compressed season with very limited local vegetation and the season is largely confined to June and July throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    41/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    13/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    13/100

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

    14/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Hasvik kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Hasvik kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Hasvik kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Hasvik 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 Hasvik kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Hasvik kommune?
Hasvik kommune's pollen season typically lasts from April through August, with the first releases of alder and hazel picking up from April, with birch soon overtaking as the main source running through June. Grass follows close behind extending across June and July. With the short frost-free window typical of this Arctic district, the local climate means the exact timing here can shift a little from year to year.
How often is the Hasvik kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Hasvik 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 Hasvik 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 Hasvik 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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