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

Today (9 August) pollen in Tinn kommune is high; cypress is high; grass is medium; hazel, willow, and mugwort are low. Tomorrow (10 August 2026) levels are similar - cypress declining, grass 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 beneath the Gaustatoppen mountain in the dramatic Vestfjorddalen valley, Tinn opens the pollen season with hazel from February before birch peaks through April and May. Grass from surrounding farmland peaks through June and July before mugwort extends exposure into September. The dramatically enclosed mountain valley concentrates pollen very effectively under calm conditions, while the inland continental climate produces a well-defined seasonal progression throughout this Rjukan municipality.

Today - 9 August

  • Alder (Alnus):

    None

    0/100

  • Birch (Betula):

    None

    0/100

  • Hazel (Corylus):

    Low

    3/100

  • Cypress (Cupressaceae):

    High

    67/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Medium

    38/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    Low

    4/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    Low

    2/100

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):

    Medium

    48/100

  • Grass (Poaceae):

    Low

    14/100

  • Willow (Salicaceae):

    None

    0/100

  • Mugwort (Artemisia):

    None

    0/100

Air quality in Tinn kommune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is pollen high in Tinn kommune right now?

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

Will pollen levels change in Tinn kommune tomorrow?

On 10 August 2026, pollen conditions in Tinn kommune will be different from today, with cypress, grass continuing to decline

Is pollen expected to decrease in Tinn 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 Tinn kommune?

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

When is pollen season in Tinn kommune?
Tinn kommune sees its pollen season unfolds from February through August, with an early alder and hazel signal in February, with birch soon overtaking as the main source through May. Grass pollen extends the season through the June-July stretch. With the sheltered valleys and farmland typical of this part of eastern Norway, the local climate shapes a locally distinct version of the broader Norwegian pollen season.
How often is the Tinn kommune pollen forecast updated?

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

Does pollen in Tinn 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 Tinn 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 Tinn 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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