Kristiansand Pollen Forecast - Today, Tomorrow and the Week Ahead
Pollen Today
Today (10 October) pollen in Kristiansand is low; mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) are low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (11 October 2026) mold (alternaria) remains low, mold (cladosporium) remains low, mugwort at low levels.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mold (alternaria) and mold (cladosporium) will increase; mugwort will decrease; cypress, grass, and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 10 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | None | 0/100 |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 1/100 |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 7/100 |
Tomorrow - 11 October
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 2/100 | |
| Mold (Alternaria) | Low | 1/100 | |
| Mold (Cladosporium) | Low | 5/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
The area around the heart of Kristiansand is heavily wooded. Common allergenic trees nearby include birch, oak and alder. Grasses and weeds such as mugwort and plantain round out the local mix. Gaps in the canopy, trails and forest edges give grasses and herbs room to grow. Much of the pollen in dense woodland is released high in the canopy, where the wind carries it easily.
The pollen year starts in late winter, when alder flowers. Tree pollen peaks in late spring, when the weather warms to around 10°C and birch and oak are in full flower. Grasses take over in midsummer and keep pollen in the air into late summer. Later, mugwort and plantain keep weed pollen in the air from midsummer into early fall.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Agder
Is pollen high in Kristiansand right now?
Currently, there is no significant pollen in Kristiansand.
Will pollen levels change in Kristiansand tomorrow?
On 11 October 2026, pollen conditions in Kristiansand will be different from today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kristiansand this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kristiansand?
On 10 October 2026, there are no significant pollen types in Kristiansand.
When is pollen season in Kristiansand?
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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 pollen scores represent risk levels, not direct pollen measurements. Higher scores indicate higher risk.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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