Karmøy kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Karmøy kommune is medium; grass is medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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Stretched along the Karmsund strait on Karmøy island, Karmøy opens one of Norway's earliest pollen seasons with hazel from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The North Sea island position means onshore winds frequently disperse pollen, while the mild Atlantic oceanic climate advances the season and provides regular rainfall interruptions throughout.
Today - 16 July
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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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
38/100
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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 - 17 July
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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):
None
0/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
26/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Karmøy kommune
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Karmøy kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Karmøy kommune are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Karmøy kommune tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Karmøy kommune will be similar to today, with grass at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Karmøy kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Karmøy kommune?
On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Karmøy kommune. birch, hazel, cypress, willow, alder, and artemisia are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Karmøy kommune?
How often is the Karmøy kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Karmøy kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Karmøy 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 Karmøy 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 Karmøy 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Karmøy kommune.
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