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

Today (9 August) pollen in Lyngdal kommune is high; mugwort is high; cypress is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains low, mugwort declining. Over the following five days cypress 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 along the Vest-Agder coast and Lyngdal valley, Lyngdal opens the pollen season with hazel from January before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The Vest-Agder coastal position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the mild southwestern Norwegian coastal climate advances the season compared to more northern municipalities throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    54/100

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):

    Low

    1/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    36/100

Air quality in Lyngdal kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lyngdal kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Lyngdal kommune are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Lyngdal kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lyngdal kommune will be different from today, with cypress at low levels and artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lyngdal kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lyngdal kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Lyngdal kommune?
The pollen season in Lyngdal kommune spans February through August, opening with alder and hazel as early as February, with birch building to the season's sharpest peak through May. Grass pollen then carries the season into June and July. With the coastal pine and oak woodland surrounding Lyngdal kommune, the local climate gives the season here a somewhat different character than nearby districts.
How often is the Lyngdal kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lyngdal 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 Lyngdal 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 Lyngdal 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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