Nordkapp kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (16 July) pollen in Nordkapp kommune is high; cypress and grass are high; birch and willow are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. Over the following five days cypress, grass, and willow will increase; birch will remain stable. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Occupying the Nordkapp municipality at the northernmost point of mainland Norway, this municipality opens one of Norway's shortest and most compressed pollen seasons with birch very briefly from late May. Sparse coastal grassland contributes through June and July, while the Barents Sea coastal and island position means extremely strong onshore winds very frequently dominate pollen dispersal and the limited tundra vegetation means the season is largely confined to June and July throughout.
Today - 16 July
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
7/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
70/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
67/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
8/100
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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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
48/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
37/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
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Mugwort (Artemisia):
None
0/100
Air quality in Nordkapp kommune
View air qualityFrequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Nordkapp kommune right now?
On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Nordkapp kommune are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass, birch, and willow remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Nordkapp kommune tomorrow?
On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Nordkapp kommune will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline
Is pollen expected to decrease in Nordkapp 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 Nordkapp kommune?
On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Nordkapp kommune. grass, birch, and willow are also present but at lower levels. alder, artemisia, and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Nordkapp kommune?
How often is the Nordkapp kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Nordkapp kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Nordkapp 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 Nordkapp 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 Nordkapp 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.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Nordkapp kommune.
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