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

Today (16 July) pollen in Sokndal kommune is medium; cypress and grass are medium. Tomorrow (17 July 2026) levels are similar - cypress remains medium, grass declining. 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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Tucked into the Dalane inland valleys of southwestern Norway, Sokndal opens the pollen season with hazel and alder from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding Sokndal farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The enclosed valley setting concentrates pollen under calm conditions, while the Atlantic-influenced southwestern Norwegian climate provides frequent rainfall interruptions throughout.

Today - 16 July

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    None

    0/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    Medium

    40/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    36/100

  • 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

    30/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    24/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Sokndal kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Sokndal kommune tomorrow?

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Sokndal kommune will be different from today, with cypress at medium levels and grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Sokndal kommune 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 Sokndal kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Sokndal kommune?
Pollen in Sokndal kommune gets underway in February and lasts through August, kicking off with alder and hazel around February, with birch reaching its clearest peak which carries through May. Grass takes over from there and holds through June and July. With the mild, Atlantic-influenced climate of this part of Rogaland, the local climate leaves this area with a noticeably local twist on the general pattern.
How often is the Sokndal kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Sokndal 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 Sokndal 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 Sokndal 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: 16 July 2026 at 10:33 CEST (Data is updated four times daily.)

This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Sokndal kommune.

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