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

Today (9 August) pollen in Holtålen kommune is medium; grass is medium; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, 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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Lying in the elevated Gauldalen valley east of the Dovrefjell, Holtålen opens the pollen season with 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 elevated Gauldalen valley setting means the season begins slightly later than in lowland Trøndelag, while the valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    27/100

  • 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 - 10 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Holtålen kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Holtålen kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Holtålen kommune are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Holtålen kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Holtålen kommune will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Holtålen 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 Holtålen kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Holtålen kommune?
Pollen in Holtålen kommune plays out between April and August, with alder and hazel arriving first already by April, with birch building to the season's sharpest peak that holds through June. The season then shifts to grass pollen into the following June and July. With the extreme seasonal swing between polar night and midnight sun near Holtålen kommune, the local climate means the timing can vary from what neighbouring districts experience.
How often is the Holtålen kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Holtålen 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 Holtålen 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 Holtålen 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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