Honningsvåg pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Honningsvåg is low; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) mugwort no longer expected.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will increase; cypress, 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) | Low | 4/100 |
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) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Honningsvåg is a small subarctic Finnmark coastal town in Nordkapp municipality on Magerøya island where birch scrub, coastal heath, and limited tundra vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The Barents Sea island position means strong onshore winds very frequently disperse pollen, while the Arctic oceanic climate produces an extremely compressed season with birch peaking very briefly through late May and June before sparse grass contributes through July in this northernmost Norwegian town.
Honningsvåg's seasonal pollen activity unfolds from April through August, starting quietly with alder and hazel from the start of April, before birch peaks strongly running through June. Grass takes over from there across June and July. With the compressed subarctic growing season around Honningsvåg, the local climate means conditions here can diverge a bit from the textbook national timeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Finnmark
Is pollen high in Honningsvåg right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Honningsvåg are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Honningsvåg tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Honningsvåg will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Honningsvåg this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Honningsvåg?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Honningsvåg. grass, willow, and cypress are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Honningsvåg?
How often is the Honningsvåg pollen forecast updated?
The Honningsvåg pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Honningsvåg 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 Honningsvåg 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 Honningsvåg, 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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