Sør-Odal kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Sør-Odal kommune is high; cypress and grass are high; mugwort is low. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass declining. 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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Set in the Odalen valley along the Glomma River and the Storsjøen lake, Sør-Odal 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 lake and Glomma valley setting concentrates pollen under certain conditions, while the inland continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    60/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    High

    53/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    4/100

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

    35/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    26/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sør-Odal kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sør-Odal kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sør-Odal 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 Sør-Odal kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Sør-Odal kommune?
In Sør-Odal kommune, the pollen season stretches from March through August, with alder and hazel marking the early stage from the start of March, before a strong birch peak sets in lasting through May. Grass pollen picks up next through the June-July stretch. With the wide inland valleys typical of eastern Norway near Sør-Odal kommune, the local climate gives the season a character that's shaped as much by geography as by month.
How often is the Sør-Odal kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sør-Odal 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 Sør-Odal 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 Sør-Odal 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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