Kirkebygda pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Kirkebygda is medium; mugwort is medium; cypress and grass are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days grass will increase; cypress and mugwort will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Kirkebygda in Akershus is a small village in Nes municipality on the Romerike plain where birch, hazel, and farmland edge vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The flat, open Romerike plain allows pollen to disperse widely, while the relatively dry southeastern Norwegian climate means fewer rainfall interruptions than in western Norway and birch peaks through April and May before grass contributes through June and July and mugwort extends into September.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    21/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    48/100

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

    15/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    44/100

Air quality in Kirkebygda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kirkebygda right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkebygda are moderate. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kirkebygda tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kirkebygda will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at low levels, artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkebygda this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress and artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while grass pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Kirkebygda?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kirkebygda. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kirkebygda?
Kirkebygda's seasonal pollen activity typically lasts from February through August, starting quietly with alder and hazel in February, followed by a sharp birch peak into May. Grass pollen rounds out Kirkebygda's season through the June-July stretch. With the mix of urban and agricultural land typical of greater Oslo, the local climate adds its own local variation on top of the general national pattern.
How often is the Kirkebygda pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kirkebygda 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 Kirkebygda 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 Kirkebygda, 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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