Sør-Varanger kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Pollen Today
Today (20 September) pollen in Sør-Varanger kommune is low; mugwort is low.
Pollen Tomorrow
Tomorrow (21 September 2026) levels are similar to today.
7-Day Trend
Over the next week mugwort will decrease; cypress, grass, and willow will remain stable.
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Pollen Risk
Today - 20 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 11/100 |
Tomorrow - 21 September
| Pollen species | Level | Value | 7-Day Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder (Alnus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Birch (Betula) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Hazel (Corylus) | None | 0/100 | — |
| Cypress (Cupressaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Grass (Poaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Willow (Salicaceae) | None | 0/100 | |
| Mugwort (Artemisia) | Low | 12/100 |
Local Environmental Conditions
Reaching from the Varangerfjord to the Russian border in eastern Finnmark, Sør-Varanger opens the pollen season with birch from late May before grass from surrounding tundra and farmland peaks through June and July. The Varangerfjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen, while the subarctic continental border climate produces one of Norway's shortest and latest seasons ending by August throughout this Russian border municipality.
Sør-Varanger kommune works through a pollen season that gets underway in April and lasts through August, starting with alder and hazel pollen picking up from April, with birch then climbing to its main peak before easing after June. The season then shifts to grass pollen through June and July. With the brief but intense summer light this far north, the local climate gives the season a character that's shaped as much by geography as by month.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pollen in Finnmark
Is pollen high in Sør-Varanger kommune right now?
On 20 September 2026, overall pollen levels in Sør-Varanger kommune are low. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen
Will pollen levels change in Sør-Varanger kommune tomorrow?
On 21 September 2026, pollen conditions in Sør-Varanger kommune will be similar to today, with artemisia at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sør-Varanger kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, artemisia pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sør-Varanger kommune?
On 20 September 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Sør-Varanger kommune. willow, cypress, and grass are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Sør-Varanger kommune?
How often is the Sør-Varanger kommune pollen forecast updated?
The Sør-Varanger kommune pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Sør-Varanger 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-Varanger 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-Varanger 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.
Understanding the Scale
The 0–100 scores represent risk levels, not direct measurements of pollen or air pollutant concentrations. Higher scores indicate higher risk. Pollen and air quality use different thresholds.
Pollen
| None | 0 | No or negligible risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be minimal. |
| Low | 0-25 | Low risk of exposure. Small amounts of pollen or mold spores may be present. |
| Moderate | 25-50 | Moderate risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be noticeable. |
| High | 50-75 | High risk of exposure. Elevated pollen/mold exposure is expected. |
| Very High | 75-100 | Very high risk of exposure. Pollen/mold exposure is expected to be at or near its highest levels. |
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