Øksfjord pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Øksfjord is medium; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 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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Øksfjord is a small subarctic Finnmark coastal village in Loppa municipality on the Øksfjord where birch, alder, and fjord-slope scrubland are the main local pollen sources. The West Finnmark coastal position means onshore winds can frequently disperse pollen, while the subarctic oceanic climate produces a compressed season with birch peaking through May before grass contributes through June and July and the season ends earlier than in southern Norway throughout.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
28/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
34/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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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 - 10 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
8/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
9/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Øksfjord
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Øksfjord right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Øksfjord are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Øksfjord tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Øksfjord will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Øksfjord 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 Øksfjord?
On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Øksfjord. grass are also present but at lower levels. artemisia, hazel, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Øksfjord?
How often is the Øksfjord pollen forecast updated?
The Øksfjord pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Øksfjord 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 Øksfjord 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 Øksfjord, 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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