Svolvær pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead
Today (25 June) pollen in Svolvær is medium; grass is medium; birch, cypress, and willow are low. Tomorrow (26 June 2026) levels are similar. Over the following five days birch, cypress, grass, and willow will decrease. Forecasts are calculated by Airmine using satellites to map local vegetation and determine pollen season onset.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
Svolvær is a small Lofoten islands town in Vågan municipality where birch, alder, and island coastal vegetation are the main local pollen sources. The dramatic Norwegian Sea island setting means strong Atlantic onshore winds very frequently disperse pollen, while the subarctic oceanic climate provides regular rainfall interruptions and birch peaks through May before grass contributes through June and July in this iconic Lofoten fishing community.
Today - 25 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
9/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
6/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
32/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
6/100
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 - 26 June
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Alder (Alnus):
None
0/100
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Birch (Betula):
Low
13/100
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Hazel (Corylus):
None
0/100
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Cypress (Cupressaceae):
Low
10/100
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Grass (Poaceae):
Medium
38/100
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Willow (Salicaceae):
Low
10/100
Pollen forecast for neighborhoods and landmarks in Svolvær
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pollen high in Svolvær right now?
On 25 June 2026, overall pollen levels in Svolvær are moderate. Grass is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while cypress, willow, and birch remain at lower levels
Will pollen levels change in Svolvær tomorrow?
On 26 June 2026, pollen conditions in Svolvær will be similar to today, with cypress at low levels, grass at medium levels, willow at low levels, birch at low levels
Is pollen expected to decrease in Svolvær this week?
According to the five-day outlook, cypress, grass, willow, and birch pollen levels are expected to gradually decrease, suggesting improving conditions later in the week.
Which pollen types are currently active in Svolvær?
On 25 June 2026, Grass is the dominant pollen source in Svolvær. cypress, willow, and birch are also present but at lower levels. alder and hazel are not currently active.
How often is the Svolvær pollen forecast updated?
The Svolvær pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.
Does pollen in Svolvær 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 Svolvær 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 Svolvær, 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: 25 Jun 2026, 09:02 CET (Data is updated four times daily.)
This page provides the latest public pollen forecast for Svolvær.
For long term forecasts and maps, see the Airmine app
Developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team
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