Skien pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (9 August) pollen in Skien is high; mugwort is high; cypress is medium; grass is low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days mugwort will increase; cypress and grass will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
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Skien's parks and the Telemark Canal and Skienselva River corridor feature birch, oak, and alder as the main tree pollen sources, with exposure varying between these green areas and the more built-up city centre. Surrounding Telemark woodland and farmland contribute substantial tree and grass pollen, while the river valley channels airflows and the Atlantic-influenced climate means frequent rainfall provides regular interruptions throughout the season.
Today - 9 August
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
32/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
14/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
57/100
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
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
-
Birch (Betula):
None
0/100
-
Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
-
Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Medium
31/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Low
14/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
None
0/100
-
Mugwort (Artemisia):
High
60/100
Air quality in Skien
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Skien right now?
On 9 August 2026, overall pollen levels in Skien are high. Artemisia is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress and grass remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Skien tomorrow?
On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Skien will be similar to today, with grass at low levels, artemisia at high levels, cypress at medium levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Skien this week?
According to the five-day outlook, grass and cypress pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, while artemisia pollen will increase, suggesting mixed conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Skien?
On 9 August 2026, Artemisia is the dominant pollen source in Skien. cypress and grass are also present but at lower levels. willow and hazel are not currently active.
When is pollen season in Skien?
How often is the Skien pollen forecast updated?
The Skien pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Skien 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 Skien 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 Skien, 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: 9 August 2026 at 20:27 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)
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