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

Today (9 August) pollen in Sel kommune is high; cypress and mugwort are high; hazel, grass, and willow are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains high, mugwort declining. Over the following five days hazel, cypress, grass, willow, 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 Gudbrandsdalen valley around the town of Otta, Sel 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 Gudbrandsdalen and Ottadalen confluence valley concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the inland continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    Low

    16/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    70/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    23/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    22/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    High

    70/100

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):

    High

    51/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Medium

    43/100

Air quality in Sel kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sel kommune right now?

On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Sel kommune are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, hazel, grass, and willow remain at lower levels

Will pollen levels change in Sel kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Sel kommune will be different from today, with cypress at high levels and artemisia continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sel kommune this week?

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

Which pollen types are currently active in Sel kommune?

On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Sel kommune. cypress, hazel, grass, and willow are also present but at lower levels.

When is pollen season in Sel kommune?
Across Sel kommune, the pollen season is bookended by March and August, led in by alder and hazel in March, before birch peaks strongly which carries through May. Grass follows close behind over June and July. With the drier continental climate of this inland region, the local climate means local conditions can matter as much as the calendar month itself.
How often is the Sel kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sel 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 Sel 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 Sel 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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