Midt-Telemark kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (9 August) pollen in Midt-Telemark kommune is high; mugwort is high; cypress is medium; grass is 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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Centred on the Bø area in central Telemark, Midt-Telemark 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 central Telemark valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the inland continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout this merged central Telemark municipality.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    45/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    58/100

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

    39/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    15/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    55/100

Air quality in Midt-Telemark kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Midt-Telemark kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Midt-Telemark kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Midt-Telemark kommune will be similar to today, with artemisia at high levels, cypress at medium levels, grass at low levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Midt-Telemark 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 Midt-Telemark kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Midt-Telemark kommune?
Across Midt-Telemark kommune, the pollen season runs from February through August, kicking off with alder and hazel already by February, then birch dominates with a pronounced peak running through May. The season then shifts to grass pollen extending across June and July. With the fertile lowlands of eastern Norway around Midt-Telemark kommune, the local climate means the season here doesn't always track the national picture precisely.
How often is the Midt-Telemark kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

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

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