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

Today (16 July) pollen in Rana kommune is high; cypress and grass are high; birch, willow, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. Over the following five days birch, 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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Stretching from the Ranfjord head into the highland interior, Rana opens the pollen season with alder from March before birch peaks through May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July, while the enclosed fjord head and valley setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions and the subarctic Atlantic climate provides regular rainfall interruptions throughout the compressed season.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    Low

    6/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    68/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    9/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    6/100

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):

    Medium

    42/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    39/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Rana kommune right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Rana kommune are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass, artemisia, birch, and willow remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Rana kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Rana kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Rana kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Rana kommune?
Rana kommune sees its pollen season typically lasts from March through August, starting with alder and hazel pollen in March, followed by a sharp birch peak into June. Grass pollen extends the season through the summer months of June and July. With the mix of sheltered straits and exposed coast around Rana kommune, the local climate shapes a locally distinct version of the broader Norwegian pollen season.
How often is the Rana kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Rana 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 Rana 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 Rana 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.)

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