Kvitsøy kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Kvitsøy kommune is low; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Sitting on a tiny island in the outer Boknafjord, Kvitsøy opens the pollen season with hazel from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The exposed island position means strong onshore winds very frequently disperse pollen, while the limited local vegetation means much pollen is carried from the mainland and the mild Atlantic climate produces one of Norway's earliest seasons.
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):
None
0/100
-
Grass (Poaceae):
None
0/100
-
Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
Low
24/100
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
-
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
19/100
Air quality in Kvitsøy kommune
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Kvitsøy kommune right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Kvitsøy kommune are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Kvitsøy kommune tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Kvitsøy kommune will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Kvitsøy kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Kvitsøy kommune?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Kvitsøy kommune. hazel, cypress, grass, and willow are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Kvitsøy kommune?
How often is the Kvitsøy kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Kvitsøy kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Kvitsøy 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 Kvitsøy 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 Kvitsøy 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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