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

Today (9 August) pollen in Lyngen kommune is high; cypress is high; grass, willow, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, willow, and mugwort will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Lying along the Lyngenfjord beneath the dramatic Lyngen Alps, Lyngen opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July, while the Lyngenfjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen and the subarctic Norwegian climate produces a compressed but intense seasonal progression throughout this dramatic mountain municipality.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    64/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    10/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    1/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    18/100

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):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Lyngen kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Lyngen kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Lyngen kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Lyngen kommune will be different from today, with cypress continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Lyngen kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Lyngen kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Lyngen kommune?
In Lyngen kommune, the pollen season is bookended by March and August, kicking off with alder and hazel from March, with birch reaching its clearest peak into May. Grass pollen extends the season into the following June and July. With the mix of farmland and forest around Lyngen kommune, the local climate gives the season a character that's shaped as much by geography as by month.
How often is the Lyngen kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Lyngen 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 Lyngen 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 Lyngen 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Lyngen kommune.

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