Kristiansand pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Kristiansand's coastal setting on the Skagerrak features birch, oak, and alder as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Agder woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse urban pollen throughout the season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    40/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    37/100

  • 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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    18/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kristiansand right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Kristiansand are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kristiansand tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kristiansand this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kristiansand?

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

When is pollen season in Kristiansand?
Kristiansand's pollen season stretches from February through August, beginning with alder and hazel beginning in February, with birch soon overtaking as the main source which carries through May. Grass pollen extends the season through the June-July stretch. With the Skagerrak coastline's mild climate near Kristiansand, the local climate means the season here doesn't always track the national picture precisely.
How often is the Kristiansand pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand 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 Kristiansand, 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 Kristiansand.

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