Hjelmelandsvågen pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Hjelmelandsvågen is medium; cypress is medium; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Hjelmelandsvågen is a small Rogaland village in Hjelmeland municipality on the Hjelmeland fjord where birch, alder, and fjordside vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The fjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the Atlantic-influenced southwestern Norwegian climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions and birch peaks through April and May before grass contributes through June and July throughout this small Ryfylke fjord community.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
12/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
14/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Hjelmelandsvågen
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Hjelmelandsvågen right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Hjelmelandsvågen are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Hjelmelandsvågen tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Hjelmelandsvågen will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Hjelmelandsvågen 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 Hjelmelandsvågen?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Hjelmelandsvågen. artemisia are also present but at lower levels. hazel, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Hjelmelandsvågen?
How often is the Hjelmelandsvågen pollen forecast updated?
The Hjelmelandsvågen pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Hjelmelandsvågen 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 Hjelmelandsvågen 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 Hjelmelandsvågen, 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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