Leknes pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Leknes is high; cypress is high; mugwort is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains high, 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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Leknes in Trøndelag is a small Oppdal mountain community where birch, willow, and alpine meadow vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The elevated Dovrefjell setting means the season begins noticeably later than in lowland Trøndelag, with birch peaking through May and June before grass from surrounding mountain farmland contributes through July. The mountain setting compresses the season significantly compared to coastal Norwegian communities.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    63/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    40/100

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):

    High

    55/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    36/100

Air quality in Leknes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Leknes right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Leknes tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Leknes 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 Leknes?

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

When is pollen season in Leknes?
Leknes typically experiences a pollen season that unfolds from March through August, with alder and hazel arriving first starting around March, then birch dominates with a pronounced peak running through May. Grass takes over from there and holds through June and July. With the gentle, rolling farmland typical of central Trøndelag near Leknes, the local climate means residents often notice a slightly different pattern than official averages suggest.
How often is the Leknes pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Leknes 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 Leknes 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 Leknes, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Leknes.

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