Narvik pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Narvik is medium; cypress and grass are medium; birch is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - grass declining. Over the following five days birch, 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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Narvik is a small Nordland port town in Narvik municipality on the Ofotfjord where birch, alder, and steep fjord-slope woodland are the main local pollen sources. The Ofotfjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the subarctic climate produces a compressed but intense seasonal progression with birch peaking through May before grass contributes through June and July and the season ends earlier than in southern Norway throughout this iron ore port.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    Low

    18/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    31/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    43/100

  • 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):

    None

    0/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    7/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Narvik right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Narvik tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Narvik this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Narvik?

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

When is pollen season in Narvik?
In Narvik, the pollen season plays out between March and August, with alder and hazel arriving first around March, before birch peaks strongly through June. Grass follows close behind into the following June and July. With the island-and-fjord geography typical of this stretch of coast, the local climate shapes a season that runs a little differently than the Norwegian average.
How often is the Narvik pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Narvik 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 Narvik 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 Narvik, 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.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Narvik.

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