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

Today (9 August) pollen in Kvæfjord kommune is medium; cypress and mugwort are medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains medium, mugwort remains medium. Over the following five days 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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Spread across the Kvæfjord coast and island landscape of southern Troms, Kvæfjord opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July, while the fjord and island position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen and the subarctic Norwegian climate produces a compressed but intense seasonal progression with birch being particularly significant throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    6/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    36/100

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

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    33/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    29/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Kvæfjord kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kvæfjord kommune are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Kvæfjord kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kvæfjord kommune will be different from today, with cypress at medium levels, artemisia at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Kvæfjord kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Kvæfjord kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Kvæfjord kommune. artemisia and grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel and willow are not currently active.

When is pollen season in Kvæfjord kommune?
Kvæfjord kommune works through a pollen season that extends from March all the way through August, starting with alder and hazel pollen as early as March, before the season's main birch surge arrives running through May. Grass pollen picks up next extending across June and July. With the famously wet west-coast climate near Kvæfjord kommune, the local climate gives this area its own distinct rhythm within the wider Norwegian season.
How often is the Kvæfjord kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Kvæfjord 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 Kvæfjord 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 Kvæfjord 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: 10 August 2026 at 02:34 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

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