Sør-Varanger kommune pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Sør-Varanger kommune is high; cypress and grass are high; willow is medium; birch and hazel are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days birch and hazel will increase; cypress, grass, and willow will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
5/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
Low
3/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
51/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
65/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Medium
30/100
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
7/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
Low
5/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
High
54/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
High
67/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Medium
30/100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Sør-Varanger kommune right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Sør-Varanger kommune are high. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass, willow, hazel, and birch remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Sør-Varanger kommune tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Sør-Varanger kommune will be similar to today, with hazel at low levels, cypress at high levels, grass at high levels, willow at medium levels, birch at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Sør-Varanger kommune this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, and willow pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while hazel and birch pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Sør-Varanger kommune?
On 25 June 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Sør-Varanger kommune. grass, willow, hazel, and birch are also present but at lower levels. alder are not currently active.
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.
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Data provided by Airmine — Last update: 25 Jun 2026, 09:01 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Sør-Varanger kommune.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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