Kirkenes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Kirkenes is high; grass is high; cypress is medium; birch and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. Over the following five days birch, cypress, grass, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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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 - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    Low

    21/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    40/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    56/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    21/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kirkenes right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kirkenes are high. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, artemisia, and birch remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kirkenes tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Kirkenes will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kirkenes this week?

According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, artemisia, and birch pollen levels will increase later in the week.

Which pollen types are currently active in Kirkenes?

On 16 July 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Kirkenes. cypress, artemisia, and birch are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, and alder are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kirkenes?
Kirkenes sees its pollen season plays out between April and August, with alder and hazel setting things in motion from about April, with birch building to the season's sharpest peak that holds through June. Grass follows into the following June and July. With the compressed subarctic growing season around Kirkenes, the local climate gives the season a character that's shaped as much by geography as by month.
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: 16 July 2026 at 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Kirkenes.

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