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

Today (9 August) pollen in Sørfold kommune is medium; cypress is medium; grass and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. 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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Reaching into the remote inner Sørfolda fjord and highland, Sørfold 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 Sørfolda fjord concentrates pollen under calm conditions and the subarctic Atlantic climate provides regular rainfall interruptions throughout the compressed spring and summer season.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    12/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    17/100

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

    39/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    3/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    11/100

Air quality in Sørfold kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sørfold kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sørfold kommune are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while artemisia and grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Sørfold kommune tomorrow?

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

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sørfold kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sørfold kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Sørfold kommune?
Sørfold kommune's seasonal pollen activity runs from March through August, with alder and hazel arriving first as early as March, before the season's main birch surge arrives continuing right through June. Grass takes over from there extending across June and July. With the mix of sheltered straits and exposed coast around Sørfold kommune, the local climate leaves its own mark on how the pollen season actually unfolds locally.
How often is the Sørfold kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sørfold 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 Sørfold 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 Sørfold 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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