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

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

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Set along the Aust-Agder Skagerrak coast around the town of Lillesand, this municipality 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 Skagerrak coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the mild southern Norwegian coastal climate advances the season making this one of Norway's earlier-starting coastal municipalities.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • 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):

    Low

    20/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    17/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lillesand kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Lillesand kommune are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Lillesand kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lillesand kommune 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 Lillesand kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Lillesand kommune?
The yearly pollen cycle in Lillesand kommune runs from February through August, opening gently with alder and hazel beginning in February, before birch pollen takes hold most strongly which carries through May. Grass follows and holds through June and July. With the sheltered skerries and coastal woodland near Lillesand kommune, the local climate gives the season a character that's shaped as much by geography as by month.
How often is the Lillesand kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lillesand 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 Lillesand 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 Lillesand 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.)

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