Sandefjord pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

Today (16 July) pollen in Sandefjord is medium; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days cypress and grass will increase. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.

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Sandefjord's coastal setting on the Oslofjord features birch, oak, and alder as the main tree pollen sources in parks and along streets, with exposure varying between green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Vestfold farmland and coastal woodland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the fjord position means onshore winds can periodically disperse pollen across the historic whaling city.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    43/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    46/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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

    37/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sandefjord right now?

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Sandefjord are moderate. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Sandefjord tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sandefjord will be similar to today, with cypress at medium levels, grass at medium levels

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord?

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

When is pollen season in Sandefjord?
Sandefjord works through a pollen season that extends from February all the way through August, with the first releases of alder and hazel starting around February, with birch soon overtaking as the main source lasting through May. Grass pollen extends the season through the June-July stretch. With the fertile lowlands of eastern Norway around Sandefjord, the local climate means local conditions can matter as much as the calendar month itself.
How often is the Sandefjord pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord 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 Sandefjord, 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 05:36 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Sandefjord.

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