Kirkenes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Kirkenes is low; birch, cypress, grass, and willow are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar - birch remains low, willow remains low, cypress increasing, grass increasing. Over the following five days birch, cypress, grass, and willow will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Kirkenes is a small subarctic border town on the Bøkfjord where birch woodland and riverside vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The fjord setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the very short Arctic summer means birch peaks intensely through late May and June before grass contributes briefly through July. The Barents Sea proximity means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen across this small iron ore port.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
12/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
15/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
11/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
9/100
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
25/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
29/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
26/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
23/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kirkenes right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkenes are low. Birch is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, grass, and willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Kirkenes tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Kirkenes will be different from today, with birch at low levels, willow at low levels and cypress, grass increasing
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkenes this week?
According to the five-day outlook, birch, cypress, grass, and willow pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kirkenes?
On 25 June 2026, Birch is the dominant pollen source in Kirkenes. cypress, grass, and willow are also present but at lower levels. alder and hazel are not currently active.
How often is the Kirkenes pollen forecast updated?
The Kirkenes pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes 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 Kirkenes, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kirkenes.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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