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

Today (9 August) pollen in Orkland kommune is medium; cypress and mugwort are medium. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Centred on the Orkanger industrial town at the head of the Orkafjord, Orkland opens the pollen season with alder from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The Orkafjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the Atlantic-influenced Trøndelag climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    35/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

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

    26/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    39/100

Air quality in Orkland kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Orkland kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Orkland kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Orkland kommune will be similar to today, with artemisia at medium levels, cypress at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Orkland kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Orkland kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Orkland kommune?
The annual pollen season around Orkland kommune spans March through August, with alder and hazel setting things in motion as early as March, before birch surges to its highest levels lasting through May. Grass follows across June and July. With the glacier-fed valleys and heavy precipitation typical of this region, the local climate means the season here doesn't always track the national picture precisely.
How often is the Orkland kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Orkland 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 Orkland 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 Orkland 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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