Øksnes kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

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

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Occupying the northern part of Langøya in the Vesterålen archipelago, Øksnes opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through May. Grass from surrounding island farmland peaks through June and July, while the Norwegian Sea island position means onshore winds can frequently disperse pollen and the subarctic Atlantic climate produces a compressed season with regular rainfall interruptions throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    Low

    8/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    11/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    65/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Øksnes kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Øksnes kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Øksnes kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Øksnes kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Øksnes kommune?
Øksnes kommune moves through a pollen season that stretches from March through August, with alder and hazel marking the early stage around March, then birch dominates with a pronounced peak continuing right through June. From there, grass pollen continues across June and July. With the maritime climate that moderates temperature swings near Øksnes kommune, the local climate shapes a locally distinct version of the broader Norwegian pollen season.
How often is the Øksnes kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Øksnes kommune 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 Øksnes kommune 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 Øksnes kommune, 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 Øksnes kommune.

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