Leland pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Leland is high; cypress is high; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Leland is a small Nordland village in Leirfjord municipality on the Helgeland coast where birch, alder, and coastal farmland vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The Norwegian Sea coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the subarctic Atlantic climate provides regular rainfall interruptions and birch peaks through May before grass from surrounding Helgeland farmland contributes through June and July throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    59/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

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

    52/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    2/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

Air quality in Leland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Leland right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Leland tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Leland will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels, cypress at high levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Leland 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 Leland?

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

When is pollen season in Leland?
Leland's pollen calendar is bookended by March and August, led in by alder and hazel beginning in March, before the season's main birch surge arrives and staying strong through June. Grass pollen picks up next across June and July. With the steep coastal mountains that shelter parts of Leland from the worst weather, the local climate plays a bigger role in the local pollen pattern than the calendar alone.
How often is the Leland pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Leland 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 Leland 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 Leland, 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 Leland.

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