Karlsøy kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Karlsøy kommune is none
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort 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) | None | 0/100 |
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
Spread across the Karlsøy island archipelago on the outer Troms coast, Karlsøy opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through May. Grass from surrounding island farmland peaks through June and July, while the Norwegian Sea island position means onshore winds can frequently disperse pollen and the subarctic Atlantic climate produces a compressed season with regular rainfall interruptions throughout.
Karlsøy kommune's pollen season extends from March all the way through August, led in by alder and hazel from about March, with birch reaching its clearest peak through May. Grass pollen picks up next into the following June and July. With the glacier-fed valleys and heavy precipitation typical of this region, the local climate gives the season here a somewhat different character than nearby districts.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Troms
Is pollen high in Karlsøy kommune right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Karlsøy kommune.
Will pollen levels change in Karlsøy kommune tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Karlsøy kommune will be similar to today with no significant pollen expected.
Is pollen expected to decrease in Karlsøy kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, pollen levels are expected to remain relatively stable.
Which pollen types are currently active in Karlsøy kommune?
On 20 September 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Karlsøy kommune.
When is pollen season in Karlsøy kommune?
How often is the Karlsøy kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Karlsøy kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Karlsøy 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 Karlsøy 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 Karlsøy 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.
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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